Automation Maintenance Associate Degree
Area of Study: Automation Maintenance
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science
Academic School: Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering and Computer Science
The Automation Maintenance Engineering Technology program prepares the student to diagnose troubleshoot and repair automated manufacturing lines and equipment. The program includes both electrical and mechanical training, but also specific automation maintenance industrial programming including programmable logic controllers (industrial computers) and robotics. Included in the course work are theoretical and hands on training related with Programmable Logic Controllers, Industrial Motor Controls, Power Transmission and Fluid Power. Students completing this program will find careers as electrical maintenance technicians, automation maintenance technicians, maintenance technicians, or controls technicians. The associate’s degree also prepares students to move into a maintenance supervision role in their career.