Mechatronics
Under the guidance of professional staff, students will:
- Design, build and program robotic devices
- Design programmable logic applications using Allen Bradley logic controllers (PLC)
- Design, diagnose and troubleshoot fluid power systems
- Use theory and practical experiences to diagnose, design and troubleshoot automated systems
- Design and build 3D components and models for prototypes
- Design and build electronic/electrical circuits
- Design and build human machine interfaces (HMI)
- All instruction is through both theory and practical experiences
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Units of Study
- Technical Reports
- Safety
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Basic Electricity
- Electrical Systems
- Electrical Resistance
- Direct Current (DC) Motors
- Induction and Capacitance
- Alternating Current (AC) Motors
- Series-Parallel Circuits
- Electric Motor Controls
- Soldering Techniques
- Transformers
- Electronics
- Basic Logic Functions
- Programmable Logistic Controls (PLCs)
- Mechanical Power Transmission
- Fluid Power Systems
- Robotics
Certifications
Mechatronics students earn the following certifications in high school:
- AMIST Level 1
- OSHA 10 hr Industry
College Articulation
Bucks County Community College - Up to 35 Credits
Students must meet program requirements to access credits
- Advanced on NOCTI/NIMS exam
- Completion of Task List
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Lehigh Carbon Community College* - 10 to 17 Credits Depending on Major
- Fundamentals of Technology
- AC Circuits
- Programmable Controllers
- DC Circuits
- Industrial Automation
- Fluid Power
- Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Manufacturing
- Basic Mechanisms
- Mechanical Print Reading
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University of Northwestern Ohio - 6 Credits
- Automation Mechanical
- Robotics & Automation Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College* - 11 Credits
- Fundamentals of Electricity
- Fluid Power
- Semiconductor Principles and Applications
- Mechatronics (4711) - Harrisburg
Delaware County Community College* - 11 Credits (Certificate Only)
- Electro and Mechanical Systems
- DC Analysis
- AC Analysis
- Electro-Mechanical Technologies, Certificate of Competency (ELTC) | Delaware County Community College
Pittsburgh Technical College* - 14 Credits
- Electricity
- Electronics I
- Associate in Science Electronics Engineering Technology
*Indicates SOAR Credits 3902 SOAR page 1
Industry Salary Ranges
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $32,290 - $76,110
- Electro-Mechanical Technician: $34,820 - $85,440
- Mechanical Engineer: $54,420 - $131,350
Career Opportunities
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic
- Mechanic Electro-mechanical Technician
- Electronics Technician
- Robotics Technician
- Automation Technician
With additional schooling
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
Program Costs
- School Logo shirt required (t-shirt, polo, or sweatshirt)
- 3 ring binder (2" required) $5
- Lab projects $25
- OSHA 10 hr certification $25
Instructor: Rich Matthias
Email: rmatthias@ubtech.org
Phone: 215-795-2911 x221
