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Instructor and student use a handheld controller beside a robotic training cell in an industrial automation lab.

What You’ll Learn

Build advanced technical skills that combine mechanics, electronics, automation and computer controls for modern manufacturing environments.

The Mechatronics program prepares you for work as a multi-craft technician by training you to maintain, troubleshoot and repair the systems that keep manufacturing operations running. You’ll learn how mechanical, electrical, fluid power and control systems work together, with an emphasis on accuracy, productivity and preventive maintenance.

You will learn how to:

  • Understand mechatronics fundamentals and manufacturing systems
  • Practice shop safety and use technical foundations in real-world settings
  • Read blueprints and perform precision measurements
  • Build skills in mechanical positioning and predictive maintenance
  • Apply basic welding techniques
  • Understand DC and AC electrical systems
  • Work with electronic circuits and digital controls
  • Program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers
  • Learn motor controls and fluid power systems
  • Develop machine shop and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) operations knowledge
  • Maintain CNC systems and support automated production equipment
  • Strengthen troubleshooting, decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Work with robotics and integrated automation systems
  • Apply preventive maintenance practices instead of reactive repairs

The program is designed to help you become a well-rounded technician with the broad skills needed to support modern industrial and automated systems.

Workforce Ready in Months

Our programs are designed to get you job-ready fast — with flexible scheduling built around your life.

What You Can Do

Mechatronics can prepare you for careers in industrial maintenance, automation and advanced manufacturing support.

Manufacturers need technicians who can work across mechanical, electrical and automated systems to keep operations efficient and productive. If you enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment, working with robotics and controls, and building versatile technical skills, this program can help you prepare for a strong career path.

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Instructor kneels beside industrial equipment while inspecting components in a technical training lab.

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