Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Mechatronics is a rapidly growing field that integrates electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and computer control systems to create new and improved automated manufacturing production systems. This program is designed for people who are interested in plant maintenance, set up, installation, and assembly. The Mechatronics Certificate program is designed to reinforce the core technical skills and real-world application needed in today’s manufacturing environment. Through alignment with PMMI’s (The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies) Mechatronics Certification Program, Hennepin Technical College’s Mechatronics Diploma offers a set of stackable credentials that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and endorsed by the National Association of Manufacturer’s Skills Certification System. This industry developed, third-party validated, nationally recognized credential is focused on ensuring graduates have the core technical skills with real world application for today’s high-tech manufacturing environment. These jobs are found in the packaging, medical, electronics, agriculture, biotechnology, and automotive industries.
Award Outcomes
Apply technical documents to the installation and troubleshooting of automated packaging equipment.
Apply Mechatronics control concepts to automated machinery.
Use technical documents to assemble, install, troubleshoot and repair automated packaging systems.
Diagnose root problems impacting production flow.
Solve root problems to maintain production flow.
Integrate automated systems into new and existing packaging and manufacturing lines.
Perform basic Mechatronics operations in a manufacturing environment.
Apply communication skills to interact with people in business and industry.
Manage time and resources.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities are wide-spread in Minnesota and throughout the United States. Extensive opportunities exist as Electrical and Electronics Technicians for industrial equipment, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Industrial Engineering Technicians, Mechanical Engineering Technicians, and as Packaging Technicians.