Robotics & Automation

This program is offered to juniors and seniors. Students will focus on the installation and repair of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and digital controls that operate Automated Mechanical and Robotic Systems.

Course Information

Program Location

LCC West Campus

Session Offered

Average Lecture days/Week

1-2 days

Average Lab days/Week

4-5 days

Homework

Rarely

Required Reading

College level textbooks and manuals

Success Indicators

Mechanically inclined
Detail oriented
Focused
Good at troubleshooting
Strong hand/eye coordination
Able to read and understand service manuals
Strong communication skills

College Credits - 13

METS 102 - Industrial Safety
METM 108 - Machine Tool Operations
METS 125 - Intro to Hydraulics/Pneumatics
METS 160 - Introduction to Robotics

Academic Rigor

4 out of 5

Capital Region Technical Early College

Students enrolled in this program may choose to participate in the Capital Region Technical Early College program. It is a high school-to-college program where students start in grade 11 and leave in grade 13 with a college degree or certification. The program gives students relevant career-related experiences.

Course Outcomes

Student learning outcomes include, but are not limited to:

Describe the scope and application of local, state and federal safety regulations as they apply to both industrial and construction worksites
Describe appropriate safety procedures
Explain the basics of fire, building and facility safety
Demonstrate knowledge of basic first aid
Describe the basic physical properties of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Trace and describe the flow of energy in a given hydraulic or pneumatic system
Correct malfunctions in hydraulic or pneumatic circuits
Apply safety rules while working on a robotic system
Perform robot start up, control coordinate systems and motion systems
Define and spell electric vocabulary
Solve series, parallel and combination DC circuit problems
Construct basic circuits and measure electrical quantities using multimeters, ammeters, ohmmeters and wattmeters

Certifications

CPR/First Aid
OSHA 10

Student Leadership

Students have the opportunity for leadership, competition and community service through membership in SkillsUSA and MITES.

Career Outlook

Careers

Mechatronics Engineer
Robotics Engineer
Electrical Technologist/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technician
Aerospace Engineer Technician

Median Wage

Mechatronics Engineer: $53.83 Hourly, $111,970 Annually
Robotics Engineer: $53.83 Hourly, $111,970 Annually
Electrical Technologist/Technician: $35.00 Hourly, $72,800 Annually
Automotive Engineering Technician: $30.78 Hourly, $64,020 Annually
Aerospace Engineer Technician: $30.19 Hourly, $62,790 Annually

Employment Outlook (Average)

Mechatronics Engineer: 2-4%
Robotics Engineer: 2-4%
Electrical Technologist/Technician: 5-9%
Automotive Engineering Technician: 5-9%
Aerospace Engineer Technician: 2-4%