Automation & Control Technology with Robotics AMCT.S.AAS

Associate of Applied Science - 62 - 68 Credit Hours

Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
Department: Automation and Control Technology
Effective as of Fall 2023

David Mattheio was a displaced worked who went back to college and got his degree.

What is the program about?

The Automation and Control Technology with Robotics program builds knowledge in the application of electrical and mechanical skills for developing, installing, programming and troubleshooting the complex machinery found in the modern manufacturing and Supply Chain environments. This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu.

Program Outcomes

• Apply safe work principles, practices, and utilize personal protection equipment when performing any and all work activities in support of industrial advanced manufacturing operations.
• Prepare technical reports and conduct presentations related to the completion of electromechanical, automation, control, installations, repair, and maintenance work.
• Integrate robotic systems into manufacturing processes using robotics teach pendant programming, electromechanical system installation procedures, preventive maintenance, and calibration to ensure and maintain operational readiness.
• Design, install, program, and troubleshoot electromechanical equipment and systems using the required hardware, programming/simulation/drafting software, test instrumentation, technical drawings & manuals, then initiate and complete the appropriate design/repair process.
• Recognize professional, ethical and societal responsibilities, respect diversity and commit to life-long learning.
• Install, program, and integrate automation & controls technology into advanced manufacturing work cells utilizing PLCs, industrial robots, sensors, visions systems, motors, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Career Opportunities

This program prepares graduates for control system technician and designer, electrical and electronic systems engineering technician, industrial equipment sales, purchasing, installation, and service. Graduates will also be prepared to assume roles as industrial maintenance technician, plant maintenance technician, robotics technician, system integrators, and supply chain technician.

Transferability

Formal articulation agreements with other colleges and universities indicate how Sinclair programs and courses will transfer to other institutions.

Additional Information

This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate (s), please notify Registration & Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu.