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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.
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You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
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.
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.
Check out the recently revamped electrical labs filled with new equipment and individual work stations for students.
Mechatronics ties in electrical functionality and power train mechanics while tapping into the use of hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and 3D modeling. Through advanced coursework and extensive hands-on experience in the lab, students master a diverse skillset that puts them first in line for high-demand positions in the automation field.
"The skills I learned here were not only ahead of the time, but fostered a desire for continued learning. The environment allowed me to fail safely and pushed me to be a risk-taker. I easily transitioned to industry and entered with fresh ideas, the ability to learn on-the-go, and a solid foundation of teamwork."
Jonathan Capps
Automation Engineer, Pacproinc, LLC.
"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
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Jun 24
Open House
Saturday, June 24 8:30 AM - 2 :30 PM
Jul 29
Open House
Saturday, July 29 8:30 - 2 :30 PM
Interested in pursing a dual degree in Building Automation Engineering Technology? Learn More
Meet Instructor and Penn College alumni Todd Woodling. He'll explain the high points and differences between the three unique electrical associate-degree programs and the bachelor-degree program. And check out the dedicated, individual lab spaces, some of which are being remodeled.
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.
Use the Allen Bradley control platform to put your programming to work in our fully equipped PLC lab.
Test and analyze motors, transformers, sensors, and more in the Machine Analysis Lab.
Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your know-how in the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Join other students, across various majors, and apply your skills to design a vehicle to compete in regular Baja SAE competitions.
Participation in SkillsUSA gives students a chance to compete in more than 80 national competitions.
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Students in the Mechatronics Technology (MX) major are required to purchase their own personal tools. Not all tools are necessary initially, faculty will identify what tools are required the first day of class. Therefore students are advised not to purchase new tools before meeting with faculty. Please direct any tool list questions to the School office.
View the Mechatronics Technology Tool List
Program supplies and books are available for purchase through The College Store.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.