Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Mechatronics is a rapidly growing field that integrates electrical systems, mechanics, fluid power, robotics, and computer control systems to create new and improved automated manufacturing production systems. This program is designed for people who are interested in plant maintenance, set up, installation, and assembly. The Mechatronics program is designed to reinforce the core technical skills and real-world application needed in today�s manufacturing environment. Through alignment with PMMI�s (The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies) Mechatronics Certification Program, Hennepin Technical College�s Mechatronics AAS offers a set of stackable credentials that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and endorsed by the National Association of Manufacturer�s Skills Certification System. This industry developed, third-party validated, nationally recognized credential is focused on ensuring graduates have the core technical skills with real world application for today�s high-tech manufacturing environment. These jobs are found in the packaging, medical, electronics, agriculture, biotechnology, and automotive industries.
Award Outcomes
- Demonstrate safe work practices
- Integrate electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, programmable controllers, and Industry 4.0 standards into mechatronic systems
- Utilize technical documents to assemble, install, troubleshoot, and repair mechatronic systems
- Design, program, and troubleshoot programs for Programmable Logic controllers, robotics, and other industrial hardware
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Industrial electrical systems
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical systems
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot motor control systems
- Apply quality practices to the operation of automated manufacturing and distribution systems
- Apply maintenance practices to the operation of automated manufacturing and distribution systems