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Through PACE, WPCC’s Apprenticeship Program, students can gain valuable hands-on experience with local employers while attending classes — giving them a head start in their careers.
Where Can You Work?
Graduates of WPCC’s Associate in Applied Science Degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology are equipped for high-demand roles, including:
- Robot installation and maintenance
- Automation equipment troubleshooting and repair
- PLC programming and system integration
- Maintenance of mechanical, electrical, fluid power, and electronic control systems
BOOST is built to move you forward. With personalized advising, dedicated support, and powerful incentives, you’ll stay on track and be career-ready.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Explore A Career in Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Mechatronics is a dynamic and interdisciplinary field that blends mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering to design and maintain smart systems in modern manufacturing. This cutting-edge technology powers industries like metal fabrication, electrical equipment production, chemical processing, furniture making, and textiles.
What Do Mechatronics Technicians Do?
Professionals in this field work with:
- Robotics
- Automation systems
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
They help design, test, and maintain automated, servo-mechanical, and electromechanical systems. Responsibilities can include:
- Building and testing prototypes
- Troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery
- Improving manufacturing processes for speed, accuracy, and efficiency
Mechatronics at WPCC: Core Concepts
- Robotics
Automated electro-mechanical machines that enhance or replace human effort in repetitive tasks, increasing speed and accuracy in production. - Automation
Control systems that operate machinery with minimal human input — helping businesses save on labor, energy, and materials while boosting quality and precision. - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Specialized computing devices that control industrial machines and processes. Think of them as the brains behind modern automated systems — like an industrial-grade version of your home’s programmable thermostat.
Interested in building a career at the intersection of innovation and industry?
Start your future in Mechatronics Engineering Technology at WPCC.
What You Will Study
Associate in Applied Science Degree
WPCC’s two-year program has 70 hours of coursework in several topic areas to prepare you for a career in Mechatronics.
Introduction to Mechatronics Certificate
Students will take 13-credit hours of automation, print reading, CAD, programmable logic controller, and industrial safety.
Admissions
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