Mechatronics Technician
SPCC’s non-credit Mechatronics Technician program prepares students to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve complex machines and automation systems that create efficient and productive manufacturing. The industry-aligned certifications from the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) and provides students with significant skills and practical knowledge, and motivates them to become a professional and successful engineer. Manufacturers in the college service area need highly-skilled workers who can operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair today’s advanced automated systems.
ATR 3115BA: Mechatronics Technician – Introduction
Course Description
128 hours
This course introduces the synergistic integration and application of mechanical, electrical, electronic, robotic, and computer engineering technologies, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), that are found within production and manufacturing environments striving to improve and/or optimize efficiency, productivity, and quality. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the function of the components of a mechatronic system, their controlling interactions, problem solving, and the overall operation of the mechatronic control system. This course is aligned with the PMMI Mechatronics curriculum, and prepares students to sit for selected PMMI Mechatronic certifications.
Pre-Requisites
None
Requirements
None
Cost
$186.40
Books
Textbook:
Title: Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics
Author: Ballee
Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 9781635634273
Labwork book:
Title: Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics Lab (Manual)
Author: Ballee
Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Edition: 1st
ISBN: 9781635634280
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ATR 3115BC: Mechatronics Technician – Advanced
Course Description
This course covers advanced principles and applications of mechanical, electrical, electronic, robotic, and computer engineering technologies, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Among the advanced topics are PLC real time considerations, various levels of PLC networking, alternate programming languages for PLCs, international standards applied to PLCs, integration of logic and motion control in PLCs, integration of process control in PLCs, advanced human / machine interface (HMI) for PLCs, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) with PLCs, alarm management, batch control, power failure strategies, and process safety. This course is aligned with the PMMI Mechatronics curriculum, and prepares students to sit for selected PMMI Mechatronic certifications.
Pre-Requisites
ATR 3115BA: Mechatronics Technician – Introduction
Requirements
None
Cost
TBD
Books
TBD
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ATR 3115BB: Automation Technician
Course Description
This course provides instruction on the fundamentals of electrical theory and components. Core topics include basic electricity, wiring components, applied math/measurements, and electrical and mechanical blueprint reading. Upon completion, students will have a knowledge base for an entry level position in the electro-mechanical field. This course is aligned with the PMMI Mechatronics curriculum, and prepares students to sit for selected PMMI Mechatronics certifications.
Pre-Requisites
None
Requirements
None
Cost
TBD
Books
TBD
Upcoming Courses
To be announced
Registration Options
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By Phone: 704-290-5100
In Person: Visit any of our campus locations
Location
Tyson Campus
3509 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe
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