Centennial College's Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation and Robotics (Fast-Track) program is for qualified college or university graduates of engineering and science programs. If that's you, you'll gain direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of this three-year engineering program and receive your advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).

This applied science program's courses will provide a thorough understanding of theory along with practical, hands-on laboratory experience. Embedded systems using microcontrollers, quality control using vision inspection and SPC, and continuous feedback control using PID will receive special attention. You'll also learn integration of automated equipment through its design, fabrication and installation.

Program Highlights

• Centennial College's Automation and Robotics diploma is recognized across Canada.
• Real-time industrial application studies with industrial production equipment are provided as you study in the first fluid power training centre in Canada.
• The option exist for two paid work terms (see program #4136).
• There is a strong Automation and Robotics Student Society on campus.
• You complete a three-year program in two years (plus time spent in two work term placements for the co-op option).

Career Outlook

• Controls and automation technologist
• Robotics programmer
• PLC programmer
• Machine builder
• Machine integrator
• Machine installer
• Technical sales specialist
• Field service technologist

Education Pathways

Qualified graduates Electromechanical Engineering Technology - Automation and Robotics (Fast-track) Advanced Diploma program may be eligible to participate in pathway programs with partnering institutions. These pathway programs allow you to receive degree credit for learning obtained at Centennial College