Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Pneumatic Engineering Technicians are responsible for building and modifying pneumatic systems utilized in the fluid power industry. Pneumatic Engineering Technicians calculate pneumatic system parameters, design circuits, evaluate operating systems and recommend changes for maximum efficiency. This program will focus on pneumatic component repair and testing, industrial electricity, programmable logic controls, circuit design and system engineering 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. Pneumatic Engineering Technicians must be able to read various fluid power schematics, determine adjustments to improve system efficiency and recommend circuit changes. Pneumatic Engineering Technicians test pneumatic 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
Semester Sequence - Eden Prairie - Fall Start
Completion of this award may require taking courses at both campuses. For more information, please contact your faculty program advisor.
Third Semester
| FLPW1340 | Pneumatic Circuits and Air Logic | 4 |
| METS1200 | Industry Practices and Procedures | 3 |
| BPC Only | |
| METS2000 | Engineering Design Principles | 3 |
| BPC Only | |
| METS2100 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3 |
| BPC Only | |
Fourth Semester
| FLPW2020 | Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| BPC Only | |
| FLPW2112 | Instrumentation of Fluid Power Systems | 3 |
| BPC Only | |
| FLPW2360 | Pneumatic Specialist Certification Review | 2 |
| BPC Only | |
| FLPW2460 | Pneumatic Specialist Certification Exam | 0 |
Graduation (45 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
6/17/2025 : BP 4718 / EP 4719
Semester Sequence - Eden Prairie - Spring Start
Completion of this award may require taking courses at both campuses. For more information, please contact your faculty program advisor.
Third Semester
| FLPW2020 | Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| BPC Only | |
| FLPW2112 | Instrumentation of Fluid Power Systems | 3 |
| BPC Only | |
| FLPW2360 | Pneumatic Specialist Certification Review | 2 |
| BPC Only | |
| FLPW2460 | Pneumatic Specialist Certification Exam | 0 |
| BPC Only | |
Fourth Semester
| FLPW1340 | Pneumatic Circuits and Air Logic | 4 |
| METS1200 | Industry Practices and Procedures | 3 |
| BPC Only | |
| METS2000 | Engineering Design Principles | 3 |
| BPC Only | |
| METS2100 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3 |
| BPC Only | |
Graduation (45 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
6/17/2025 : BP 4718 / EP 4719