Automation Engineering Technology: Robotics & Automation
About this program
Robotics and automation push productivity to new levels. Will you push it even further? Will you solve tomorrow’s challenges with innovation and ease? The Automation Engineering Technology Robotics & Automation program is home to problem-solvers and independent thinkers. A community of creators with a drive to demand more from technology and from themselves. From electrical and electronics to mechatronics and robotics, students learn the ins and outs of complex automated systems used in the world of manufacturing. It doesn’t stop there. An understanding of vision systems, networking, and software applications rounds out the experience.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
Cross Training in Mechatronics
Rapidly Growing Career Field
Extensive Hands-On Experience
Careers
- Automation engineer
- Project engineer
- Controls engineer
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.
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.
Foundations are the practical, intellectual, and social skills: communication, collaboration, critical and ethical thinking, quantitative thinking, and technological literacy that are crucial to every student at every stage of education and at every stage of life.
- EET124Engineering, Technology & Society
- MTH181College Algebra & Trigonometry I
- EET114Introduction to Digital Electronics
- EET115Digital Circuits Applications
- EET116Electronic Circuits & Devices I
- ENL111English Composition I
- MTH183College Algebra & Trigonometry II
- EET154Introduction to Microprocessors
- EET155Microprocessor Applications I
- EET156Electronic Circuits & Devices II
- EET158Software Tools for the Engineering Technologist
- EET246Robotics & Fluid Power
- ENL201Technical & Professional Communication
- EET204Network Installation & Maintenance
- EET205Network Maintenance Laboratory
- EET209Systems Troubleshooting Applications
- EET248Introduction to Automation Control Concepts & Applications
- EET258Advanced Automation Control Concepts & Applications
- EET254Process Control Theory
- EET255Process Control Applications
- EET256Motion Control
- SPC101Fundamentals of Speech
- EET312Equipment Installation & Commissioning
- EET311Computer Solutions of Engineering Problems
- EET320Measurement & Tests
- EET321Measurement & Tests Lab
- EET405Automation Concepts & Applications
- EET445Advanced Automation Software
- EET410Automation Engineering Technology Internship
- EET444Robots & Vision Systems
Maker Profiles
Student
Lauryn Stauffer
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
After three years of career and technical education, Lauryn knew hands-on learning was the route for her.
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.
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
Facilities
Lab Tour
Take a look inside the vast world of electronics and computer engineering. In this tour, you'll walk through several labs loaded with equipment. From conveyor systems, robots, and PLCs to oscilloscopes and microprocessor boards, you'll see it all.
Facilities
Robotics Lab
Get hands-on experience in our specialized learning labs with industry-standard equipment like PLCs, Cognex cameras, Fanuc robots.
Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your knowledge to the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Related Programs
Follow your passion
Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
IEEE Student Branch at Penn College
Dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity, the Penn College IEEE Student Branch meets regularly to work on professional soft skills, projects, and leadership.
SkillsUSA Champions at Work
Participation in SkillsUSA gives students a chance to compete in more than 80 national competitions.
Student Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
Penn College News
Thursday, December 4, 2025
VIDEO: Candy, cobots and automation
Friday, September 5, 2025
Alpha Chi members collect supplies for Kenya medical clinic
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
TC Energy Corp. awards grant to Penn College
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.
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 .
- Ross Bird, '01, '99, VP of Operations, QorTek
- Mr. Eli Hughes, '01, Co-founder, Tzero
- Mr. Carl J Krause, Vice President - Operations, KB Systems Inc.
- Mr. Nelson May, '03, Director of Systems, Gerhart
- Mr. Chris Roush, Vice President, Multi-Dimensional Integration
- Mr. Jonathan S Schall, '95, '99, Controls Engineering Manager, First Quality Products
- Mr. Leonard D Schwartz, Technical Instructor, OWL Services
- Mr. Roman J Scicchitano, '15, '18, Senior Supervisor, Electrical Engineering - Power/Analog, L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- Mr. Gregory C Stanek, Technical Services Supervisor, Lutron Electronics Company, Inc.
- Mr. Thomas J VanSant Jr., '86, Measurements Engineer, Corning, Inc.