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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year
Semiconductor Maintenance Technician (Full-time)

Degree: One-year Technical Certificate
Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.

Fall Semester (First Year)
Hours
 

Description: Introduction to direct and alternating current (DC/AC) circuits, power, three phase and test equipment. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: MAT 0100 or MAT 0600 or MAT 1110 or MAT 1130 or MAT 1445

Description:

Utilization of general/specialized hand/power tools that are typically used in the electromechanical industry; use of various dimension measurement devices; simple machine repair procedures from belt replacement to complete subsystem repair; drilling, reaming and tapping holes for various mechanical fasteners. Elementary industrial machine wiring principles; schematics, panel layouts, assembly and wiring techniques. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

Description: This course serves as an introduction to automated systems. The basics of sensors, logic control systems, motion control systems, robotics and flexible manufacturing systems will be covered. The course will be taught using demonstration and discussion combined with individual and team centered project-based learning. One classroom, four lab hours per week.

Description: Fundamentals and basic applications of fluid power components, systems, controls and accessories. The design parameters and the terminology required to specify and plan fluid power systems. Basic electrical and Programmable Logic Control (PLC) control of fluid power components. One classroom, three lab hours per week.

Description: The course focuses on the study and interpretation of the graphic language used in manufacturing and engineering. This will include principles of: shape description, axonometric projection, specifications, symbology and spatial relationships.The student will apply problem solving and critical thinking skills using both standard and automated communication methods. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

 

Term hours subtotal:

12

Spring Semester (First Year)
Hours
 

Description:

Basic principle, theory, operation and characteristics of common DC and AC machinery. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: EET 1120 or EET 1150 and EET 1155

Description:

Elementary industrial machine wiring principles; schematics, panel layouts, assembly, wiring techniques and equipment used in automated industry; standards for safe operation of equipment and protection of personnel with emphasis given to hands-on work and actual wiring of panels. Two classroom, two lab hours per week. Note: EGR 1106 may be taken concurrently with department approval.

Prerequisites: EET 1120 and EGR 1106

Description: Provides history of control systems and PLCs, use of number systems, ladder logic programming devices, Control I/O modules, relays, contacts, coils, and timers, counters and sequencers, fundamental PLC programming, and data transfer. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: EET 1120 or EET 1131 or EET 1198 or EET 1181 and EET 1182

Description: Introduction to basic sensors used in Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) systems. Theory of operation, wiring, installation, testing and troubleshooting sensors and circuits. The analysis of various methods of utilizing vision systems in industrial applications using camera, lighting and software. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: EET 1120 and EGR 1128

 

Term hours subtotal:

12

Fall Semester (Second Year)
Hours
 

Description:

Concept of troubleshooting and its importance in manufacturing systems. Troubleshooting philosophies, flowchart examination, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. Techniques for troubleshooting systems containing sensors, PLCs, Robots, HMIs and other common automation equipment. Fault determination using software to monitor the performance of small automated systems. Two classroom, three lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: EET 2281 and EGR 1128

Description: In this course, students will be introduced to the operational mechanisms and process use of vacuum pumps used in the semiconductor industry. Students will explain the operational methodology and process use of equipment that require vacuum pumps used in the semiconductor industry. Students will demonstrate problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills while learning how to perform maintenance on a vacuum system. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

Notes: New Course, not yet in Planning Guide

Description: This course is designed to develop an understanding of the materials, devices, and processing techniques used in the current semiconductor industry. The current manufacturing processes in the silicon-based semiconductor industry, starting from silicon wafer production to final IC (integrated circuit) development, are covered. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.

Notes: New Course, not yet in Planning Guide

Prerequisites: EET 1120

Description: In this course students will learn basic concepts of manufacturing, technical drawings, measurements, quality and maintenance. They will learn how to read Standard Operating Procedures and document reports. Topics in print reading, part visualization from drawings and 3D models, location of key features and dimensional specifications using concepts of geometric tolerancing and dimensioning will be covered. They will learn to use precision scales, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators and other measurement instruments. Students will learn about Quality Systems, Quality control methods, statistical process control and control charts. Topics in Maintenance management and the different schemes will be covered. Students will also learn how to analyze data, perform technical calculations, and demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

Notes: New Course, not yet in Planning Guide

 

Term hours subtotal:

13

This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances. View current catalog.