Through the Electromechanical Engineering Technician - Automation and Robotics program, you'll gain the knowledge to build a rewarding career in the automation and robotics field. This college diploma program will focus on automated systems, which are at the heart of virtually all advanced manufacturing and other industry sectors.

The engineering program's courses will be comprehensive and emphasize the basic technology used in building and operating automated industrial systems: programmable logic controllers (PLCs), hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics and robotics. Along the way, you'll acquire a thorough understanding of theory, along with practical, hands-on laboratory experience.

Transfer and Requirements

This applied science program will allow you to graduate as a Technician after two years or continue for additional study and co-op work experience in Centennial's three-year Automation and Robotics Technology program. If you wish to transfer to the Technology option and obtain an advanced diploma, you must complete MATH-231 (Differential Calculus with Analytic Geometry) and MATH-232 (Integral Calculus) prior to Semester 5.

Program Highlights

• In-depth study is provided, from fundamental to advanced systems.
• You gain hands-on experience in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics and electronics.
• A strong on-campus Automation and Robotics Student Society organizes events such as career nights and industrial visits.
• The program has key-school status with the U.S.-based Fluid Power Education Foundation (FPEF).
• Widely-used technologies included in the offering are applicable to many different industries.

Career Outlook

• Robotics technician
• PLC technician
• Electromechanical assembler
• Electromechanical maintenance technician
• Electromechanical technician
• Fluid power technician
• Inside sales professional
• Field service technician

Education Pathways

Successful graduates of this Electromechanical Engineering Technician - Automation and Robotics Diploma program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.