Program Overview

Electromechanical Engineering Technician – Mechatronics Ontario College Diploma, co-op program

Program information

The Electromechanical Engineering Technician two-year diploma is a comprehensive program designed to equip you with the relevant practical skills and theoretical knowledge to be successful in the field of electromechanical engineering. Program courses integrate aspects of electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering to provide a balanced curriculum that prepares you for a wide range of technical roles across industries within manufacturing, automation, robotics, instrumentation, hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial maintenance, and fabrication.

The program curriculum emphasizes a balance between applied, hands-on learning and classroom theory in our well-equipped and modern labs, including opportunities to develop in-demand skills such as computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). Your learning is combined with workplace experience through a four-month co-op work term that connects you to industry contacts and develops networks for future employment.

On completion of the program, you may also choose to continue your studies in the third year of the Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Mechatronics program.

Intake information

• Start date: Fall 2025
• Campus: Barrie
• Start date: Winter 2026
• Campus: Barrie

Tuition and fees

• Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
• You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.

Work-integrated learning

• This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
• Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.

Admission requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to:

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:

Career opportunities

A mechatronics graduate functions as a highly skilled technician in the electromechanical engineering field. Graduates find work in a wide range of domestic and international industries such as transportation (automotive, heavy equipment, and aerospace fields) and manufacturing (automation, robotics, consumer product development). Industry tasks may include the design, build, and fabrication of automated systems, troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs, programming, robotics, networking, smart manufacturing, and application support.

Industry support

Magna International Inc.

Magna International Inc. is one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. It is a global mobility technology company with more than 158,000 employees – including many Georgian graduates! Magna is committed to providing Georgian students with opportunities to further their education and gain new skills.

The $1-million investment in Georgian includes a 2,200-square-foot Magna Mechatronics Lab with 17 pieces of new, cutting-edge equipment, and an award and scholarship suite for both future and current students, each valued up to $2,500.

Magna has provided hands-on learning experiences across various divisions to 133 co-op students since 2010, and is the proud of employer of 210 Georgian grads!

Toronto Hydro

Toronto Hydro plays an important role in Ontario’s electricity sector, servicing approximately 785,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Canada’s largest city. The company has 1,270 employees and is dedicated to investing in its people and in the future by giving back to the community.

Toronto Hydro offers a suite of 10 awards to support Georgian students with achieving their educational goals, as well as expanded opportunities around corporate training, research, and employee engagement.

Partnering with Georgian since 2012, Toronto Hydro proudly supports enhancements to the student learning environment through funding for new state-of-the-art equipment. A proud co-op employer, the company has offered co-op work terms to more than 171 Georgian students since 2017, often leading to full-time employment after graduation. The partnership has significantly impacted alumni like Jessica Bloomfield who’s building an inspiring career at a workplace she loves.

Course information

Program-specific courses

• COMP 1107 – Principles of Programming
• COMP 1120 – Engineering Drawing and Design 1
• MATH 1047 – Applied Engineering Math
• METR 1001 – Introduction to Mechatronics Systems and Reliability
• METR 1006 – Fundamentals of DC circuits
• Select 1 course from the Communications list during registration

Your course delivery method(s)

• In person

This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

Related programs

• Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Mechatronics
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology