Automation Engineering Technology: Mechatronics
About this program
In this program, students pick up a diverse skillset for high-demand careers in this rapidly growing field. In state-of-the-art labs, you’ll learn the mechanical and the electrical aspects of automation. Testing and troubleshooting with industry-leading equipment and software just like the kind you’ll be using after graduation. From the moving parts of the machine to the computer system behind it, you’ll live and learn the entire process. Gaining experience from day one, building confidence, and mastering in-demand skills that tomorrow needs.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
1,000+
Hours of Hands-On Training
Cross Train in Robotics
17
Average Class Size
Careers
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.
- Electrical Drawing & Print Reading (ELT130)
- Direct Current Fundamentals (ELT111)
- Electrical Practices in Industry (ELT119)
- Topics of Construction Safety (ELT100)
- Alternating Current Fundamentals (ELT122)
- Machine Tool Applications for Fabrication & Repair (MTT223)
- Fundamental Electronics & Controls (ELT228)
- Industrial Motor Control (ELT227)
- Robotics & Fluid Power (EET246)
- Mechanical Power Transmission Systems (MET220)
- Mechatronic System Maintenance (MET234)
- Industrial Power & Control Systems (ELT254)
- Applied Industrial Networking Essentials (ELT221)
- Introduction to Programmable Logic Control (ELT245)
- Equipment Installation & Commissioning (EET312)
- Computer Solutions of Engineering Problems (EET311)
- Advanced Automation Control Concepts & Applications (EET258)
- Measurement & Tests (EET320)
- Measurement & Tests Lab (EET321)
- Motion Control (EET256)
- Automation Concepts & Applications (EET405)
- Advanced Automation Software (EET445)
- Automation Engineering Technology Internship (EET410)
- Engineering Ethics & Legal Issues (MET321)
- Robots & Vision Systems (EET444)
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.
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.
Maker Profiles
Student
Aleah Emlet
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
When opportunity knocks, Aleah’s ready to seize it. She’s an ROTC cadet, student tutor, aspiring electronics engineer, and the list goes on.
Student
David Zlotnicki
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
David dove headfirst into the dual learning environment available at Penn College.
Faculty
Ken Kinley
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Ken brings decades of experience and invaluable insight to every course he teaches.
Alumni
Matt Staub
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Get to know this grad who's working as a senior PCB design engineer at Google.
Alumni
Lester Wrobel
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Lester was told that he wasn't the college type. Boy did he prove them wrong.
Alumni
Jiovanni Rosario
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
His love of computers and video games turned into a career with Amazon Web Services.
Alumni
Gregory Ditzler
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
Immersive hands-on learning propels an average student to exceptional heights.
Tour Schedule
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Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
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Study Abroad
Gain global experience
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
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More Information
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
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.
Students are advised not to purchase new tools before meeting with faculty on the first day of classes.
It is suggested that students have at least the recommended tools. Instructors will help identify what tools are needed during the first day of class. Free lockers are located in the laboratory area.
Uniforms and tools are available for purchase through The College Store .
