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The classes focus on taking theory and putting it into practice with labs that reinforce the information covered in lecture. You will learn how to maintain, design, and control all different types of manufacturing systems.

DEGREE:

  • This is a great degree for individuals that are creative and like to know how things work.  The program encompasses manufacturing technology,  including robotics, mechatronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, and electrical controls. No prerequisites are required and you will learn all necessary technology from instructors with industry experience.
  • There is a high demand for people with these skills in the workforce. Students leave with a knowledge base to help them get an entry-level position and help them to move forward in their careers for 5 to 10 years.


CERTIFICATE:

  • ​This is a great certificate for individuals that are creative and like to know how things work.  The program encompasses manufacturing technology, including mechatronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical controls. No prerequisites are required and you will learn all necessary technology from instructors with industry experience.
  • There is a high demand for people with these skills in the workforce. Students leave with a knowledge base to help them get an entry-level position.

Come and join us in this exciting field of study.

 
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NOTE: All students must recieve a minimum 2.5 GPA in all support courses


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NOTE: You must apply and be accepted into the program before taking the following courses

Estimated costs for completing this program

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Costs for completing a degree or certificate can vary. For more information about costs, visit our How Much Does it Cost? page.

Robotics Mechatronics Technology positions exist with companies all over the world, and there are more jobs than graduates to fill them. Women and nontraditional students have excellent placement in this industry.

Most of our graduates are placed in the Pacific Northwest with opportunities throughout the world.  Our students work in many different areas of manufacturing and support roles.

Graduates might work for industrial distributors, do systems design work, or work as a mechatronic technician, or be involed in installation startup of automated systems, and many other areas.

Please visit the Career Services page for more information on finding employment. 

We graduate approximately 15-20 students each year. If you would like to hire one of our graduates, please contact John Norman at 509-768-2593.

We offer a two-year Robotics Mechatronics Technology Associate in Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) and a one-year certificate. The degree option takes six quarters to complete, and the certificate takes three quarters.

Robotics Mechatronics Technology students concentrate their studies in:

  • Technical support and design for providing industry with solutions for applications. Students learn about how supply channels get components and products to companies to take care of industry needs.  This area is good for people who enjoy technical challenges and seeing solutions come to reality. 
 
  • Learning about systems installation and performing maintenance and repair of automated systems and field service. This area is good for people who enjoy working with their hands to repair equipment or to fabricate and assemble new machines.

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Pathway Specialist

scc.reg-office@scc.spokane.edu

509-533-8860

Alaynah Hardesty

Workforce Transitions
Alaynah.Hardesty@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7398

Steve Nordquist

Department Chair
Steve.Nordquist@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7090

John Norman

Program Lead
John.Norman@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7137

Academic Counseling

counseling@scc.spokane.edu

509-533-7264