Mechanical Engineering Technology Automated Manufacturing

Program Overview

Conestoga College's Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automated Manufacturing program prepares students for careers in modern industrial production environments. It integrates computer technology with manufacturing and design functions, emphasizing problem-solving and communication skills. The program includes hands-on learning with industrial automation equipment and prepares students for exciting careers in fields such as additive manufacturing, robotics systems, and industry 4.0.

Program Outline

• Delivery: Full-time
• Length: 3 years
• Start: September 2024
• Campus: Cambridge – Fountain Street
• Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
• Objectives:
• Prepare students for careers in modern industrial production environments.
• Integrate computer technology with manufacturing and design functions.
• Develop problem-solving and communication skills.
• Provide students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the field of automated manufacturing.
• Description:
• Emphasis on modern industrial production environment.
• Covers manufacturing procedures, design, computer-aided manufacturing, and industrial robotics.
• Teaches the role of computer integration in connecting manufacturing and design functions.
• Focuses on the combination of standard manufacturing processes with computer-aided manufacturing.
• Utilizes industrial automation equipment in a production environment.
• Includes individual and group projects to refine problem-solving and communication skills.
• Prepares students for exciting careers in additive manufacturing, manufacturing and robotics systems, 3D CAD, programming numerical controlled machines, industry 4.0, and industrial engineering.

Careers:

• Possible career paths:
• Additive manufacturing
• Manufacturing and robotics systems
• 3D CAD
• Programming numerical controlled machines
• Industry 4.0
• Industrial engineering
• Opportunities and outcomes:
• Exciting careers in various fields related to automated manufacturing.
• Strong employment prospects in a growing industry.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• The ability to contribute to the development of new and innovative products and processes.

Other:

• The program can lead to exciting careers in several areas including, but not limited to, additive manufacturing, manufacturing and robotics systems, 3D CAD, programming numerical controlled machines, industry 4.0, and industrial engineering.
• Involves both individual and group projects to apply and refine problem-solving and communication skills as students engage in and solve real-world automated manufacturing problems.
• The program emphasizes the combination of standard manufacturing processes with computer-aided manufacturing and the utilization of industrial automation equipment in a production environment.
• The optional co-op stream includes three co-op work terms.
• The program is recognized by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) category.
• The program is also offered in a non-co-op option.
• The program is available to both Canadian and international students.
• The tuition and fees for the program vary depending on whether the student is enrolled in the co-op or non-co-op option.
• The program has a duration of 3 years.
• The program is offered in a full-time format.
• The program is accredited by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
• The program is recognized as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) category.
• The program prepares students for careers in a variety of fields related to automated manufacturing.
• The program has a strong focus on hands-on learning.
• The program provides students with the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• The program has a high rate of graduate employment.