Automation Engineering Technology: Robotics & Automation

Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)

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.

Courses

Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.

Semesters

Courses

131

Credits

Legend# Credits
Program-specific courses
General courses

Fall 2026

Spring 2026

Fall 2027

Spring 2027

Fall 2028

Spring 2028

Fall 2029

Spring 2029

Please Note: The outlined curriculum assumes a fall semester start for students completing a full credit load schedule without additional developmental math requirements. Students beginning in the spring and summer, taking less than a full load, and/or requiring developmental coursework follow an altered curriculum sequence. Speak to your academic advisor or school office with questions.

Detailed Major Requirements

Careers

Automation engineer
Project engineer
Controls engineer

Cross Training in Mechatronics

Rapidly Growing Career Field

Extensive Hands-On Experience

Featured Video: Wired Glove Gives Life to Robot

David Zlotnicki provides a brief demonstration of his Wired Glove, a creation that allows him to manipulate the arm of a robot.

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.

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Contact

Admissions Office

DJG, Rm. 1068
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Scholarships

As a Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology student at Penn College, you may be elgible for 126 scholarships.

20 Program-related scholarships

106 Additional scholarships

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More Information

Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.

Required Tools, Uniforms, and Supplies

See the Tool List for this major.

Required Laptop Computer

Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
Intel Core i7 (12th generation) or AMD Ryzen 7 processor (recommended).
16+ GB RAM (required).
1+ TB hard drive (recommended).
Wi-Fi 802.11AC (recommended).
Wired Connection – Gigabit Ethernet (recommended).
Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.

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.

Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Advisory Committee Members

Ross Bird

VP of Operations

QorTek

Mr. Eli Hughes

Co-founder

Tzero

Mr. Carl J Krause

Vice President - Operations

KB Systems Inc.

Mr. Nelson May