Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Mechatronics… It’s high tech with a big paycheck!
Mechatronics success at SkillsUSA!
RCC has placed 1st in the North Carolina SkillsUSA Competition since 2022!
Career Options
Students enrolled in the Associate Degree program as full-time students will complete the program in two years. The purpose of the Mechatronics Engineering Technology program is to build a multi-skilled technician, including but not limited to automation, electrical, and maintenance procedures. You will be trained to troubleshoot and repair many systems when they malfunction, making you a well-rounded technician.
Entry-Level Salary
A recent Graduate Placement Survey indicated an average salary of $40,599 for our Mechatronics Engineering Technology graduates. With additional experience, you could expect to earn $50,000 to $70,000 yearly.
The following is a list of local employers in the field of Mechatronic Engineering Technology.
- Goodyear
- Campbell Soup Supply Co.
- Dupont
- Elkay Manufacturing
- Kayser-Roth
- Graphic Packaging
- International Paper
- Unilever
- Purolator Filters, LLC
- Quickie Manufacturing Corp.
- Southeastern Health
- Mountaire
- NRG Energy
- Sanderson Farms
- FCC
- Scotland Manufacturing
- PWC
- Pilkington
- Lumber River Electric Membership Corporation
- Smithfield
Essential Skills
- Highly motivated to work with industry
- Strong sense of ethical behavior
- Positive attitude
- Ability to work well with others
- Effective oral, written, and communication skills.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology AAS
The Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on these subjects. Coursework includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences, and technology.
This program of study prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. It includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing, operational testing, systems analysis, and maintenance procedures. Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing, including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems, and should qualify to sit for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations.
Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial and technology managers, or research technicians.
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The Mechatronics Engineering Technology AAS Degree is a 72-credit hour program. There is a basic core of 53 credit hours. The program also consists of 15 general education credit hours and six credit hours of additional track courses.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology (D40350), Diploma
Mechatronics Engineering Introduction (C40350IN) Certificate
Mechatronics Engineering Pathway (C40350PW) CTE Certificate
Mechatronics Engineering (C40350ME) Certificate
Mechatronics Mechanical Procedures One (C40350MP) Certificate
Mechatronics Electrical Engineering One (C40350E1) Certificate
Mechatronics Electrical Engineering Two (C40350E2) Certificate
Mechatronics Mechanical Design Technology (C40350MD) Certificate
Mechatronics Mechanical Procedures One (C40350MP) Certificate
Mechatronics Programmable logic (C40350MLC) Certificate
Robotic Engineering (C40350RE) Certificate
Worriax, Heath
Industrial Systems/Mechatronics Discipline Lead
Building 12
Email: hworriax@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3469
Brayboy, Robbie
Industrial Systems Instructor
Building 12
Email: rbrayboy@robeson.edu
Phone: (910) 272-3645
