Manufacturing Systems Technician Certificate (MD71)
The Manufacturing Systems Technician certificate program prepares students to set up, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair flexible manufacturing systems. Topics include flexible manufacturing system electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles; manufacturing control processes; basic maintenance procedures; and effective debugging and troubleshooting techniques. Students will have the opportunity to plan and prepare the construction and operation of a flexible automated system, as well as work in teams assembling and operating automated production system cells.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find entry-level employment as instrumentation technicians, electrical technicians, instrument mechanics, or industrial maintenance technicians in a variety of settings that require automated manufacturing skills.
Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 16 credit hours
Curriculum
Occupational Courses