Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Overview
Electromechanical engineering technology programs prepare people to help engineers design automated systems.Electromechanical engineering technology programs teach people to design automated systems and help engineers. Students learn to use computers, math, and science to design systems. They also learn to install and test robotics equipment.
Electromechanical engineering technology programs include topics such as:
- Prototype testing
- Manufacturing and operational testing
- Computer systems
- Electronics and instrumentation
- Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
- Hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
- Systems analysis
- Report writing
Concentrations
In electromechanical engineering technology programs, students may be able to specialize in automation engineering technology.
Schools
Many community colleges and technical schools offer certificate and associate degree programs in electromechanical engineering technology. A certificate program usually takes a year of full-time study. An associate degree program at a community college usually takes two years of full-time study to complete.
The two-year program typically ends with a cooperative work experience. That means students are employed part time or for a short time at an actual work place.
A few colleges and universities offer bachelor’s degrees in electromechanical engineering technology. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study. The four-year program often ends with a senior technical project.
See schools that offer this program.
Related Educational Programs
- Applied Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
- Biomedical Technology
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Computer Science
- Drafting and Design Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
- Engineering
- Engineering Technology, General
- Instrumentation Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Manufacturing Technology
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Robotics Technology
Related Careers
Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study
Other Careers Related to this Program of Study
- Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- Electronics Engineering Technologists
- Environmental Engineering Technicians
- Industrial Electronics Repairers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Manufacturing Engineering Technologists
- Manufacturing Production Technicians
- Millwrights
- Precision Assemblers
- Robotics Engineers
Program Admission
You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Programming
- English Composition
- Physics
- Trigonometry
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
An associate degree program in this field typically includes courses in the following subjects:
- AC Circuit Analysis
- Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
- Cooperative Work Experience
- DC Circuit Analysis
- Digital Logic
- Electromechanical Controls
- English Composition
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
- Mechanical Design and Fabrication
- Motors and Controls
- Physics
- Pre-Calculus
- Robotics
- Statics and Strength of Materials
A bachelor's degree program often assumes that you have taken pre-calculus while in high school. It typically includes the other courses listed above, plus the following:
- Automation in Manufacturing
- C++ Programming
- Calculus
- Differential Equations
- Electronic Communications
- Engineering Economics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer
- Senior Technical Project
- Solid State Electronics
- Statistics for Engineering Technology
Things to Know
Many jobs in this field require a lot of writing and clear communication. Taking writing and speaking courses will develop your communication skills.
Schools
West Side Area
Bellingham Technical College
- Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics--Machine Maintenance