Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Curriculum Description

The Mechatronics curriculum prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servo-mechanical, robotic, and other electromechanical systems used in advanced manufacturing. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures.

These curriculums are designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects. Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

Program Learning Outcomes

Mechatronics Engineering Technology students will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in Mechatronics systems
• Perform preventive maintenance on various industrial systems involving electronics, PLCs, robotics, sensors, actuators, fluid mechanics, instrumentation, and controls
• Write programs for control devices used in Mechatronics systems
• Demonstrate techniques used in troubleshooting problems in mechatronics systems
• Effectively describe the function of components used in closed loop systems
• Identify opportunities to apply lean manufacturing and predictive maintenance techniques to Mechatronics systems
• Perform all work safely per established industry standards

Employment Opportunities

Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems, and should qualify to sit for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations.

Contact

Brian Sutphin
Lead Instructor for Mechatronics Engineering Technology
sutphinb@surry.edu
(336) 386-3590

Apprenticeships

Surry Community College offers real-world education and on the job training through apprenticeships.
Contact: Rachel Hiatt, Coordinator - Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship Initiatives
(336) 386-3291 | hiattr@surry.edu

Financial aid is available to eligible students: https://surry.edu/paying-for-­college/financial-aid/
Contact: financialaid@surry.edu or (336) 386-3264 for more information.

Programs

• Mechatronics Engineering Technology Certificate (C40350)
• Mechatronics Engineering Technology Industrial Certificate (C40350A)

• Mechatronics Engineering Technology Diploma (D40350)

• Mechatronics Engineering Technology Degree (A40350)