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The study of automated systems will give graduates the ability and skills to work with today's computer integrated systems and robotics. The student will acquire knowledge to build equipment that is in high demand and at the same time acquire skills to repair and service equipment.
Technicians in this specialty are responsible for testing and calibrating intricate control systems for computers, industrial machinery, and medical equipment. Their other duties may include analyzing, adjusting, and maintaining automated systems; preparing charts and graphs; and interpreting equipment specifications, diagrams, and schematics.
Further, technicians obtain skills in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting hydraulic systems, electromechanical systems, data acquisition systems, laser and optical sensors, and video recording and processing.
Automated systems technicians assume much of the responsibility for translating ideas into practical applications. They utilize fundamental principles of basic mechanics, physics, fluid systems, materials, and computers to control electronic circuitries necessary to condition signals collected from electromechanical transducers and sensors. The calibration and connection of these sensors to controllers and microcomputer-based systems is an emerging field within the Automated Systems Technology Program.
Graduates will have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform entry level work in such areas as production line maintenance, machine repair, instrument repair, electronic assembly, etc.
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
The demand for automated systems technicians is high and many area companies are hiring technicians to design, construct, and support their computer systems. Graduates from this program fill positions in companies that use computer-driven control systems and mechanisms. This program emphasizes programming, design, updating, servicing, and operation of automated equipment and robotics systems. The technician is involved with many stages and aspects of an automation system.
