Overview
Automation Engineering Technicians are experts who have the ability and knowledge to design, develop, and manage systems within the manufacturing industry. The technician ensures quality, efficiency, and consistency through quality control analysis. They also provide maintenance and operational support, troubleshooting and problem resolution, install new equipment, implement control strategies and assist in commissioning and debugging complex machine applications.
The Automation Engineering Technology high-demand program combines current curriculum from both the existing and successful Automation Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Welding and Manufacturing programs. Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science degree could return for a third year and earn an additional degree in either Welding and Manufacturing or SCADA.
Curriculum
Award: AAS Degree
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
In addition to the technical courses required in the program, the student seeking an AAS degree must also complete:
Requirements
Computer Requirements: This program requires a laptop computer so that you can effectively integrate computing skills with your technical education. Many resources that instructors assign are online or require specialty software. To address these needs, Mitchell Tech requires that students entering this program purchase their laptops from Mitchell Tech. The cost for an Mitchell Tech laptop averages about $1,400 for this program. Please be aware that our machines come fully loaded with the software required for this program.
Whether it’s Microsoft Office, or a specialty software for a technical program, your needs will be met by your Mitchell Tech laptop. And our laptops are serviced for free by our Technology office. You will not be able to bring a laptop from home into an Mitchell Tech laptop program as we cannot provide support services for every make and model of laptop. Please consider this carefully before making any laptop purchase and check with the Admissions office for more details.
Faculty
Josh Renken
Program Director / Instructor
Dale Moke
Instructor
Cost
Other Required Costs
Laptop | $1,150 |
Books / Tools (estimated) | $2,488 |
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