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Automation and Control Technology

This program is designed for technically oriented, hands-on students who seek employment opportunities in high technology manufacturing and industrial environments. The Automation & Control Technology with Robotics program focuses on installation and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic systems, industrial programming for control applications, and state-of-the-art mechanical and robotic systems installation, modification and repair.

Students who are already employed and want to enhance present job skills, or seek new career advancement opportunities, may participate in the Automation & Control Technology program on a part-time basis.

Students can gain valuable hands-on experience through the school's co-op program while achieving college credit for practical work experience.

Why major in Automation and Control Technology?

Individuals who study within this technical field can pursue a variety of career opportunities. Automation and Control Technology graduates have become: control system technicians and designers; electrical, electromechanical and electronic systems engineering technicians; industrial equipment professionals in sales, purchasing, installation, and service; industrial maintenance technicians; maintenance/troubleshooting and manufacturing technicians; robotic system integration engineering technicians; and much more.

Our program graduates can also continue their studies to become an industrial engineer. As this field continues to grow and technology advances, the professional roles available within this field become more in demand and diverse.

This area of study might be for you if:
  • You enjoy hands-on activities and hands-on learning, while working with technology.
  • You are interested in manufacturing processes and control systems, and how new technical skills are utilized today.
  • You would like to work in or advance in technology manufacturing and industrial environments.
  • You find the world of robotics interesting and want to learn more.

What are the objectives of the Automation & Control Technology program at Sinclair?

The Automation & Control Technology with Robotics program builds knowledge in the application of electrical and mechanical skills for developing, installing, programming, and troubleshooting the complex machinery found in the modern manufacturing environment.

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Associate of Applied Science
Automation & Control Technology with Robotics Go to Program Details Display Program Description
The Automation and Control Technology with Robotics program builds knowledge in the application of electrical and mechanical skills for developing, installing, programming and troubleshooting the complex machinery found in the modern manufacturing and Supply Chain environments. This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu. View Full Program Details
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Go to Program Details Display Program Description
This program prepares students for a career in Mechatronics by combining knowledge of mechanical technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits. The program prepares students to operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, robotic, or electromechanical equipment. The degree includes traditional classroom instruction, and hands-on laboratory experiences every semester. View Full Program Details
One-year Technical Certificate
The Industrial Robot Technician certificate provides the knowledge and skills required to meet the needs for technicians in industries that either provide Robots systems for sale or use robots in their production facilities. View Full Program Details
Semiconductor Maintenance Technician Go to Program Details Display Program Description
The Semiconductor Maintenance Technician certificate provides the knowledge and skill required for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting modern industrial machinery, including but not limited to the machinery used in the semiconductor fabrication industry. Students will learn to solve practical maintenance problems, read and interpret mechanical drawings and interpret maintenance publications. Students will learn to use and maintain the clean rooms and vacuum systems needed in the microchip industry. They will also learn general industrial techniques in machine wiring, the use of programmable logic controllers, fluid power and control, and troubleshooting automated systems. View Full Program Details
Short-term Technical Certificate
Industrial Maintenance Technician Go to Program Details Display Program Description
The Industrial Maintenance Technician certificate provides the knowledge and skill required for installing, maintaining and troubleshooting modern industrial machinery. Students will learn to solve practical maintenance problems, read and interpret mechanical drawings and interpret maintenance publications. View Full Program Details
Industrial PLC Programming Technician Go to Program Details Display Program Description
This certificate provides students and working professionals the basic necessary knowledge and skills to operate, program, and diagnose Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control systems in advanced manufacturing automation process operations, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs), and logistics/supply chain high-tech warehousing automation operations. This program covers digital fundamentals used in all of today's computers, PLC hardware, PLC ladder logic programming, PLC I/O wiring diagrams, PLC communication architecture, networking, HMIs (Human Machine Interface) in a hands-on learning environment on several different types of PLCs. View Full Program Details
Industrial Robotics & PLC Programming Technician Go to Program Details Display Program Description
This certificate extends the knowledge and skills students learn in the Industrial PLC Programming Technician certificate by teaching students to operate, program, and troubleshoot robotic-cells and control systems used in advanced manufacturing operations, Original Equipment Manufacturer OEMs, logistics/supply chain centers, and automated warehousing operations. This program covers digital fundamentals common to today's computers, basics of automated systems, Robotic Teach Pendant Programming (TPP), Robotic Handling Tool fundamentals, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware, PLC ladder logic programming, PLC I/O wiring diagrams, PLC communication architecture, networking, Human Machine Interface (HMIs) in a "hands-on" learning environment setting. View Full Program Details
This certificate prepares students for entry-level work in the semiconductor fabrication industry. The materials, devices, and processing techniques of integrated circuit production, including the use of clean rooms, will be covered. Students will develop basic mechanical and electrical skills needed to service industrial machinery, including the vacuum systems used in the manufacture of microchips. DC and AC circuits, including three-phase power supplies, will be covered, along with mechanical drafting. Students will incorporate the use of computer interfaces in metrology and basic statistical process control and topics in lean manufacturing. View Full Program Details
 
 

 

 

 

 

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