Program Overview

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Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation (EMA)

Overview

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will learn how to design, program, test, troubleshoot, and maintain automation, robotics, and mechatronics systems. With an emphasis on automation and robotics, this program blends electronics and mechanical engineering and focuses on training engineering technologists.

Program Details

• Campus: Newnham
• Delivery: Hybrid
• Duration: 6 Semesters (3 Years)
• Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
• School: School of Environmental & Civil Engineering Technology

About the Program

You will acquire industry-specific skills related to the use of electrical and mechanical CAD/CAM tools, market-leading PLCs, CNCs, robots, and connection of smart sensors via IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) to the Cloud. You will also learn how to use VR/AR simulation tools to achieve faster design, higher productivity and quality, and enhance safety in automated manufacturing.

Common First Semester

The following four programs have a common first semester, which allows you to transfer easily between programs before your second semester:

• Electronics Engineering Technician
• Electronics Engineering Technology
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation

Computer Requirements

• Operating system: Windows 10 or 11, 64 bit
• Processor: 3.3 GHz (or faster)
• Memory: 16 GB (or larger)
• Solid-state drive: 128 GB (or larger)
• Second display screen (recommended)

Skills

Throughout this program, you will develop the following skills:

• Design techniques
• Diagnostic techniques
• Troubleshooting of electronics, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Programming of controls systems
• Programming of robotics systems
• Reading and creating engineering electrical and mechanical drawings

Work Experience

Optional Co-op

This program offers the option to complete a co-op work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a co-op work term should apply to the Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation (Co-op) (EMAC) program.

Students who select the co-op stream will have the opportunity to participate in a co-op term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-co-op stream at any time. The co-op term(s) is typically a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Start in	Location	Availability
Sept. 2025	Newnham	Open
Jan. 2026	Newnham	Open
May 2026	Newnham	Open

Availability is subject to change, and a seat is not guaranteed.

PGWP Eligibility

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements for students who apply for a study permit or PGWP before Nov 1, 2024, or on or after June 25, 2025.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online, and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Your Career

As a graduate of this program, you may pursue future career options, such as:

• Automation technologist
• Control systems technologist
• Electromechanical engineering technologist
• PLC programmer
• Pneumatic/hydraulic technologist
• Process control technologist
• Robotics programmer and technologist
• Startup and service technologist
• Technical sales consultant

Affiliations/Associations

• KUKA Robotics
• Siemens
• EPLAN/Rital
• Microsoft
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)

Industry and Professional Certifications

While passing specific courses, students are directly granted numerous global industry certificates or an opportunity to pass comprehensive industry certifications, such as:

• Siemens
  • Basics of PLC Automation
  • Totally Integrated Automation
  • IIoT – Industrial Internet of Things
  • Mechatronics Level I and Level II (comprehensive exams)
• Kuka Robotics
  • Robot Programming I
  • Robot Applications
• Microsoft
  • Azure – Cloud basics
• EPLAN
  • Eplan CAD fundamentals (comprehensive exam)