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Mechatronics Technician Diploma

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Mechatronics Technician installs, operates, supports, upgrades or maintains the automated material handling equipment and systems that support the packaging industry, manufacturing and the supply chain.  This program familiarizes students with the basic mechanical and electrical skills and standard operation procedures found in these areas of industry. 

Award Outcomes

Demonstrate safe work practices 

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Industrial electrical systems

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical systems

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot motor control systems

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities are entry-level positions in manufacturing companies and distribution networks.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 30 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1126Mechanical Power Transmission

3

ARET1130Maintenance Operations

2

ARET1140Computer Integrated Manufacturing

3

ARET1155Automation Controls

3

ARET1161Mechatronic Systems

3

ARET1170Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems

3

ARET1175Industrial Electricity and Electronics I

3

ARET1180Industrial Electricity and Electronics II

3

ARET1190Programmable Logic Controllers

3

ARET2105Fluid Power Motion Control

2

CMAE1535Manufacturing Associate

2

General Education Required 3 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 1

or

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

 

Total Diploma Credits 33

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1126Mechanical Power Transmission

3

ARET1161Mechatronic Systems

3

ARET1175Industrial Electricity and Electronics I

3

ARET1190Programmable Logic Controllers

3

ARET2105Fluid Power Motion Control

2

CMAE1535Manufacturing Associate

2

Total Credits  16

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ARET1130Maintenance Operations

2

ARET1140Computer Integrated Manufacturing

3

ARET1155Automation Controls

3

ARET1170Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems

3

ARET1180Industrial Electricity and Electronics II

3

 

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 1

or

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2

Total Credits  17

MnTC Goal Area Courses

A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at https://hennepintech.edu/future-students/transfer/mn-transfer-curriculum.html.  The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Graduation (33 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

4/23/2025 : BP 4016 / EP 4006