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As a graduate of the Automaton Engineering Technology program, student will be ready to work with integrated machine systems that involve industrial automation, robotics, mechanics, computers, industrial communications and/or electronics technology. They potential career opportunities include controls designer, automation technician, controls technician, engineering technician, controls engineer in training, and automation engineer in training. A graduate of this program will have the potential for employment in the following areas: Controls Designer Automation Technician Controls Technician Engineering Technician Controls Engineer in Training Automation Engineer in Training Program Outcomes: Understand and apply knowledge of electricity, electronics and motors to industrial applications. Read and interpret technical specifications, detail and assembly drawings, schematics, and diagrams for machine control. Document technical information through descriptive writing, sketches/diagrams, mathematical expression, computation, and graphs. Analyze electrical, mechanical, fluid control functions for proper machine programming and operation. Apply a variety programming languages to the control of single manufacturing cells, programmable controllers, computer networks, industrial networks and information systems using a dynamic data exchange. Construct ladder diagrams, flow charts, timing diagrams, and basic computer control algorithms for machine control. Understand and apply computer hardware/software applications to industrial systems. Apply diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve system problems. Apply critical thinking skills to solving problems. Effectively communicate and perform in a team environment.
