Mechatronics Technology
Mechatronics Technology has reached capacity and is waitlisted for Fall 2026 . Prior to application deadlines, you can still apply for this program but will not begin technical coursework in your first semester.
About this program
If you haven’t heard of mechatronics yet, you will. It’s a game changer in the world of manufacturing. Integrating electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering, mechatronics opens the door to a host of career paths. Learn how to install, calibrate, modify, troubleshoot, and repair automated systems. At Penn College, you’ll get hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, electronic, fluid power, and automated control systems. And best of all, you’ll learn how to become a leader in this emerging field.
As a Mechatronics student, you're eligible to pursue a dual degree in Automation Engineering Technology: Mechatronics or Building Automation Engineering Technology.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
Rapidly Growing Career Field
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Mechanical Plus Electrical & Electronics
Seamless Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Pathway
Careers
- Instrumentation technology/technician
- Robotics technology/technician
- Automation engineer technology/technician
- Mechatronics technician
- Industrial engineering technician
- Field automation technician
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- ELT130Electrical Drawing & Print Reading
- ELT111Direct Current Fundamentals
- ELT119Electrical Practices in Industry
- ELT100Topics of Construction Safety
- ELT122Alternating Current Fundamentals
- MTT223Machine Tool Applications for Fabrication & Repair
- PERELCElective Courses - 3 Credits Required
- ELT228Fundamental Electronics & Controls
- ELT227Industrial Motor Control
- EET246Robotics & Fluid Power
- MET220Mechanical Power Transmission Systems
- MET234Mechatronic System Maintenance
- ELT254Industrial Power & Control Systems
- ELT245Introduction to Programmable Logic Control
- ELT221Applied Industrial Networking Essentials
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
- PHS103Physics Survey
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Electrical Labs Transformed
Check out the recently revamped electrical labs filled with new equipment and individual work stations for students.
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Electrical Technology
If you appreciate a solid challenge and love flexing your troubleshooting skills, you've come to the right place. This hands-on career path is matched with an equally hands-on approach to learning. From day one, you'll begin exploring the theories and mastering the technical skills that will push you to become a leader in your field.
Student Experience
"The technology side [of the mechatronics program] brought me to it. Here I can built it. I can fix it. I can prevent it from being broken in the first place."
Ryan Witmer
Mechatronics Technology
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Feb 21
Undergraduate Open House
Saturday, February 219 AM - 3 PM
Apr 26
Undergraduate Open House
Sunday, April 269 AM - 3 PM
Dual Degree
What is Building Automation?
Interested in pursing a dual degree in Building Automation Engineering Technology? Learn More
Mechatronics & Building Automation
Facilities
Mechatronics Lab
Test your skills with advanced conveyor systems and work with mechanical and hydraulic/pneumatic trainers. Here, you'll get hands-on experience in specialized labs with equipment just like you'll see in the real world.
Facilities
PLC Lab
Use the Allen Bradley control platform to put your programming to work in our fully equipped PLC lab.
Facilities
Machine Analysis Lab
Test and analyze motors, transformers, sensors, and more in the Machine Analysis Lab.
