Robotics and Mechatronics
There is a demand for multi-skilled technicians in today’s industry. The Mechatronics program is designed to meet these industry needs. Mechatronics is the synergy, or blending, of multiple engineering disciplines. In the Mechatronics program students will learn the competencies necessary to meet the demands of industry that require technicians to be multi-skilled in several areas including robotics, electronics/electrical, mechanics, pneumatics, and programming. Students will be given the opportunity to learn how to read schematics, wire and install fluid circuits, develop logical processing and troubleshooting skills through theory and hands-on applications.
Students who are interested in careers in industrial settings and hands-on applications will learn the basic concepts necessary to design, build, maintain, troubleshoot and integrate robots and other automated systems.
Career options
Robot programmer/technician
Controls engineer
Electrical technician
Electrician
Electronics technician
Fluid power technician – Hydraulic, Pneumatic
LASER Technician
Machine builder
Mechanical engineer
Mechanical technician
Mechatronics engineer
Mechatronics instructor
Mechatronics technician
HVAC technician
Pipefitter
Process engineer
Systems integration engineer
Logistics
2018-19 Accomplishments
Students have the opportunity to compete at the Michigan State SkillsUSA Conference in Mechatronics. Two students competed and received a Silver Award, 2nd place finish in 2019.
In 2018, two students received a Gold Award, 1st place finish in the Michigan State Competition and went on to receive a Silver Award, 2nd place finish at the National SkillsUSA Conference in Mechatronics.
Senior students can earn and received their FANUC Robotics Material Handling Program Software Certificate in the year that they will graduate.
The Mechatronics and Robotics Program students will participate in scheduled School Talent Tours, in the 2018 -2019 schoolyear the class went on turs at Quest Industries, H&H Tool, Ascent Industries and Keihin Michigan Manufacturing.
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