Certificate code CTMCHU

Russ College of Engineering and Technology
Department of Engineering Technology and Management
125 Stocker Center
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1455
www.ohio.edu/engineering/engineering-tech/

Zaki Kuruppalil, Chair, Engineering Technology and Management/contact person
kuruppal@ohio.edu

Available at the following location:

• Lancaster

Program Overview

The Mechatronics Technician certificate combines mechanical and electrical skillsets necessary to be successful in today’s electro-mechanical industrial manufacturing environment. Mechatronics technicians are prepared for providing both preventative and corrective maintenance on electro-mechanical systems that include fluid-power, mechanical drives, electric motor control, and PLC’s. Students are taught a variety of manufacturing processes and their related materials, as well as skills in quality analysis tools, and electrical fundamentals.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Manufacturing is moving forward at a fast-pace with new technologies in the area of Robotics and Automation. However, the need for qualified candidates to maintain such equipment is lagging due to degree completion timing required for such skills. This certificate program is intended to prepare students to fill these needed roles within a crucial industry. Ohio officials state that “the demand for Robotics Technicians is expected to increase by 17% between 2022 and 2028. The average salary for a manufacturing technician in Central Ohio is $45,000 to $55,000 per year.”

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