Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology
- Appleton, USA
- Oshkosh, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 6,600 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: If you’re a hands-on problem solver, the Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology prepares you to install, troubleshoot, and repair complex machinery. You’ll learn electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, industrial computers, sensors, instrumentation, calibration, programmable logic controllers (PLC), closed-loop tuning, and product design. Offered by Fox Valley Technical College, this 2-year technical programme focuses on automation, controls, instrumentation, manufacturing, and maintenance skills for business and industry.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter roles including Electro-Mechanical Technician, Engineering Test Lab Technician, Manufacturing/Service Technician, Master Mechanic, Technical Sales Representative, Tester/Assembler, and related positions such as controls technician, automation technician, and production maintenance technician, and other opportunities.
If you’re a good problem solver who enjoys working with your hands, this might be a good career choice for you. You will learn to install, troubleshoot and repair complex machinery for business and industry. You’ll gain knowledge and skills related to electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical devices, industrial computers, sensors, instrumentation equipment, and automated systems. You’ll also learn to calibrate instruments, write programmable logic controller (PLC) programs, tune closed-loop automated systems, and design products. Excellent career opportunities await graduates of this degree program.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Technical Studies
- Essentials of Manufacturing Safety
- Pneumatics 2
- Elements of Machines 1
- Concepts of Programming for Technicians
- DC Circuits 1
- DC Circuits 2
- AC Circuits 1
- Computer Systems & Networks 1
- Elements of Machines 2
- PLC 1
- Ladder Logic & Control Devices
- Pneumatics 1
- DC Circuits 3
- System Troubleshooting
- Electronic Construction Applications
- PLC 3
- Operator Interfaces
- AutoCAD Fundamentals
- Blueprint Reading & AutoCAD
- Motors and Drives 2
- Motors and Drives 1
- PLC 2
- Technical Software Essentials
- Sensors
- Advanced AC/DC Variable Speed Drives
- Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 1
- PLC 4
- PLC 5
- Semiconductors 2
- Computer Systems & Networks 2
- Semiconductors 1
- Hydraulics 1
- Hydraulics 2
- Electromechanical Systems 1
- Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 2
- Robotics 1
- Robotics 2
- Instrumentation & Process Control 1
- Instrumentation & Process Control 2
- Instrumentation & Process Control 3
General Studies
- College Technical Math 1A
- Written Communication
- Math & Logic
- Economics
- Psychology of Human Relations
- Oral/Interpersonal Comm
Suggested Electives
- Digital Electronics Tech 1
- Digital Electronics Tech 2
- Industrial Electrical Applications
- Visual Basic Programming 1
- Visual Basic Programming 2
- Exploring PLC Platforms
- Communicate Technical Information.
- Demonstrate the ability to meet organizational requirements such as timetables, deadlines, schedules, and self-disciplined learning.
- Integrate electrical and mechanical systems and devices.
- Perform work safely.
- Repair electrical and mechanical systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems and devices.
- Electro-Mechanical Technician.
- Engineering Test Lab Technician.
- Manufacturing/Service Technician.
- Master Mechanic.
- Technical Sales Representative.
- Tester/Assembler.