Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Fluid Power Engineering Technicians are responsible for building and modifying fluid power systems. Technicians calculate system parameters, design hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, evaluate operating systems and recommend changes for maximum efficiency. This program will focus on hydraulic and pneumatic component repair and testing, industrial electricity, programmable logic controls, circuit design and system design. Emphasis will be placed on computer-aided circuit construction and software programming of automated systems. Individuals that enjoy working with their hands as well as their minds and have a high mechanical aptitude should consider this program. Technicians must be able to read schematics, determine adjustments to improve system efficiency and recommend circuit changes. Technicians test components and systems, document changes and build new systems.
Award Outcomes
Demonstrate teamwork
Adhere to Occupational Safety & Health Administration (O.S.H.A.) safety guidelines and practices
Identify components that are utilized in the fluid power industry
Apply engineering concepts as they relate to fluid power applications
Employ fluid power best-practices methods when troubleshooting and repairing fluid power systems
Apply National Electrical Manufacturers Association (N.E.M.A.) and International Electrotechnical Commission (I.E.C.) electrical standards and practices as they relate to electrical concepts and equipment
Design fluid power systems in accordance with National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards and practices
Utilize calculations as they relate to the design of efficient fluid power applications
Examine engineering design practices as they relate to the transmission of power
Develop programmable logic controller (PLC) programs using Boolean algebra methods and computer software applications
Integrate electrical, programmable logic controller (PLC) and electronic hardware with motion control components
Instrument fluid power systems
Utilize data acquisition methods when analyzing fluid power application efficiency
Incorporate human machine interface (HMI) technologies with fluid power applications
Produce engineering drawings and schematics using American National Standards Institute (ANSI), International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and industry symbols and standards
Use applied physics to investigate power transmission methods