Mechatronics Technician, AAS

Program Overview

The Mechatronics Technician AAS program at Green River College equips graduates with the skills to work in the installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting fields. The program covers mechanical energy, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical energy, and students gain familiarity with machinery components involved in conducting, controlling, and applying these energy types. Graduates are prepared to work as mechatronics technicians, troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, and demonstrate understanding of safety standards.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Mechatronics Technician AAS program at Green River College equips graduates for entry-level positions in the installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting fields as Mechatronics Technicians.
The curriculum covers the fundamental energy types that drive and control machinery, including mechanical energy, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical energy. Students gain familiarity with machinery components involved in conducting, controlling, and applying these energy types.
• Objectives: Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
• Work as a mechatronics technician.
• Demonstrate understanding of OSHA and WISHA safety standards in the workplace.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic industrial equipment.
• Explain the consequences of failing to comply with company and basic safety principles.

Outline:

• Content: The program covers a wide range of topics related to mechatronics, including:
• Mechanical fabrication
• Industrial and residential wiring
• Industrial rigging
• Motor logic control
• Electric fluid power
• PLC (programmable logic controller)
• Automation and robotics (optional industry certification available for MTX 150 only)
• Forklift certification (optional)
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC troubleshooting
• Structure: The program requires the completion of 94 credits, including:
• Required Courses (94 credits):
• INDUS 111:
Welding Survey 1 (3 credits)
• MFG 101:
Introduction to Machining and Manufacturing (1-13 credits) (Minimum 13 credits required)
• MTX 100:
Mechatronics Technician 1 (1-13 credits) (Minimum 13 credits required)
• MTX 110:
Mechatronics Technician 2 (1-13 credits) (Minimum 13 credits required)
• MTX 120:
Mechatronics Technician 3 (1-13 credits) (Minimum 13 credits required)
• MTX 130:
Mechatronics Technician 4 (1-13 credits) (Minimum 13 credits required)
• MTX 140:
Mechatronics Technician 5 (1-13 credits) (Minimum 13 credits required)
• MTX 150:
Mechatronics Technician 6 (1-13 credits) (Minimum 13 credits required)
• Related Instruction Requirements (10-15 credits):
• These courses satisfy related instruction requirements.
• Written Communication: Choose one of the following:
• ENGL 101:
English Composition I (5 credits)
• ENGL 109:
Writing for Trades and Career/Technical Degrees (5 credits)
• Human Relations (5 credits):
Choose one of the following:
• CMST 101:
Introduction to Communication (5 credits)
• CMST 105:
Oral Communication for Trades (3 credits)
• CMST 106:
Human Relations for Trades (3 credits)
• CMST 117:
Communication for Business and Professions (5 credits)
• CMST 210:
Interpersonal Communication (5 credits)
• CMST 220:
Public Speaking (5 credits)
• CMST 230:
Small Group Communication (5 credits)
• Computation:
Choose one of the following:
• MATH 70:
Pre-Algebra (5 credits)

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the Mechatronics Technician AAS program can pursue careers in various industries, including:
• Manufacturing
• Automotive repair
• Industrial maintenance
• Robotics
• Automation
• Opportunities: Graduates may find employment opportunities as:
• Mechatronics technicians
• Maintenance technicians
• Industrial electricians
• Automation engineers
• Robotics engineers
• Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to work in the installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting field as a Mechatronics Technician.