Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science

College(s):

Richard J. Daley

Program Code: 0453

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements 1
MATH 140College Algebra4
ENGLISH 101Composition3
Social and Behavioral Sciences3
Fine Arts/Humanities3
Physical Sciences/Life Sciences3
Required Program Core
340MFGT 105Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I3
340MFGT 106Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II3
340MFGT 107Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing III3
340MFGT 108Robotics I3
340MFGT 109Introduction to Manual Machining3
340MFGT 110CNC I Operations3
340MFGT 153Welding I GMAW3
or 340MFGT 195 Manual Machining II
340MFGT 188Industrial Electricity I3
340MFGT 189Industrial Electricity II - Motors3
340MFGT 208ROBOTICS II - ROBOTC INTEGRATION3
340MFGT 209Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) I3
340MFGT 287Maintenance Technologies I3
340MFGT 288Industrial Electricity III - PLC's I3
340MFGT 289INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY IV - PLC'S II3
340MFGT 290Process Technology I3
Total Hours61
1

At least one course must meet the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.

 

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Mechatronics Engineering Technology. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn Basic Certificates (BC) in Manufacturing Technology and CNC Technology, and an Advanced Certificate (AC) and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Mechatronics Engineering Technology. 

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
340MFGT 105 Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I 3
340MFGT 106 Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II 3
340MFGT 107 Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing III 3
340MFGT 108 Robotics I 3
340MFGT 188 Industrial Electricity I 3
 Hours15
Semester 2
340MFGT 109 Introduction to Manual Machining 3
340MFGT 110 CNC I Operations 3
340MFGT 153
Welding I GMAW
or Manual Machining II
3
340MFGT 189 Industrial Electricity II - Motors 3
ENGLISH 101 Composition 1 3
 Hours15
Semester 3
340MFGT 209 Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) I 3
340MFGT 288 Industrial Electricity III - PLC's I 3
340MFGT 290 Process Technology I 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences course (HD) 1 3
MATH 140 College Algebra 1 4
 Hours16
Semester 4
340MFGT 208 ROBOTICS II - ROBOTC INTEGRATION 3
340MFGT 287 Maintenance Technologies I 3
340MFGT 289 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY IV - PLC'S II 3
Fine Arts/Humanities course (HD) 1 3
Physical Sciences/Life Sciences course 1 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours61
1

General Education course

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Job Description

Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$41,837
Median 50th Percentile$63,229
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$83,705

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$20
Median 50th Percentile$30
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$40

Annual Job Openings

295 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less39.09%
A certificate47.22%
Some college0.00%
An Associate degree13.70%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Job Description

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$71,386
Median 50th Percentile$123,531
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$134,327

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$34
Median 50th Percentile$59
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$65

Annual Job Openings

6 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less10.83%
A certificate31.72%
Some college7.33%
An Associate degree29.83%
A Bachelor's degree10.97%
A Master's or Professional degree5.59%
A Doctoral degree or more3.72%

20.28% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Robotics Technicians

Job Description

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$71,386
Median 50th Percentile$123,531
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$134,327

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$34
Median 50th Percentile$59
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$65

Annual Job Openings

6 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less9.09%
A certificate22.73%
Some college0.00%
An Associate degree45.45%
A Bachelor's degree22.73%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

22.73% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Job Description

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$48,424
Median 50th Percentile$64,807
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$97,345

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$23
Median 50th Percentile$31
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$47

Annual Job Openings

34 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less22.02%
A certificate32.27%
Some college0.00%
An Associate degree45.71%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Job Description

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$43,665
Median 50th Percentile$59,260
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$94,948

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$21
Median 50th Percentile$28
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$46

Annual Job Openings

81 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less21.64%
A certificate1.25%
Some college36.92%
An Associate degree25.54%
A Bachelor's degree14.65%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

14.65% continue their education beyond an associate degree

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