Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The Controls Engineering Technician Diploma degree emphasis is a 60-credit program. The program combines a thorough understanding of how computers and machines communicate as well as system level troubleshooting, Mechatronics systems, Robotic systems, Machine Vision Systems and a solid education in electrical engineering technology fundamentals. Students are prepared to install Mechatronics systems and how to analyze and implement feedback control systems (automation). The emphasis of this program is on the Electronic Control systems utilized in a modern manufacturing facility and on Packaging Equipment.
Award Outcomes
Diagnose and solve root problems to ensure production flow is maintained
Utilize local area network for remote system control
Apply technical documents to the installation and troubleshooting of automated packaging equipment
Manipulate objects and dimensions in engineering drawings and electrical schematics
Appraise operations for adherence to safety standards
Administer controllers to for single and multiple variable systems control
Appraise control equipment and systems for applications and operations in automation and packaging systems
Utilize project management practices for the life cycle of automation and packaging equipment
Integrate automated systems into new and existing packaging and manufacturing lines
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.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Eden Prairie Only
First Semester
| ARET1126 | Mechanical Power Transmission | 3 |
| ARET1175 | Industrial Electricity and Electronics I | 3 |
| ARET1190 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ARET1200 | Introduction to Robotics | 2 |
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| MATH1150 | Applications of Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| or | |
| MATH1400 | College Algebra | 4 |
| or | |
| Any course from MnTC Goal Area 4 | |
Second Semester
| ARET1140 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 |
| ARET1155 | Automation Controls | 3 |
| ARET1180 | Industrial Electricity and Electronics II | 3 |
| ARET2111 | Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
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| ENGL1070 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| or | |
| Any course from MnTC Goal Area 1 | |
Fourth Semester
| ARET1170 | Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems | 3 |
| ARET2101 | Advanced Automation Controls | 3 |
| ARET2200 | FANUC Robotics Operations | 2 |
| ARET2250 | FANUC Vision Systems | 1 |
| ARET2540 | Project Management for Manufacturing | 2 |
| ARET2580 | Instrumentation and Process Control II | 3 |
MnTC Goal Area 1
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
MnTC Goal Area 4
Graduation (60 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
3/21/2022 : BP / EP 4011