Automation Engineering Technology, AAS Degree
Automation Engineering technicians are experts who have the ability and knowledge to design, develop, and manage systems within the manufacturing industry. The technician ensures quality, efficiency, and consistency through quality control analysis. They also provide maintenance and operational support, troubleshooting and problem resolution, install new equipment, implement control strategies and assist in commissioning and debugging complex machine applications.
The Automation Engineering Technology high-demand program combines current curriculum from both the existing and successful Automation Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Welding and Manufacturing programs. Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science degree may return for a third year and earn an additional degree in either Machining and Manufacturing or SCADA.
Note: Students in this program are required to purchase a laptop computer from Mitchell Tech. The laptop will have the necessary software installed and will be serviced free of charge while the student is attending Mitchell Tech.
Award: AAS Degree
First Semester (Fall)
| WMT 201 | Quality & Productivity Improvement | 2 |
| WMT 230 | Welding Robotic Lab | 3 |
| WMT 231 | Manual Machining Lab | 3 |
| WMT 240 | Manuf Programming & Installation | 3 |
| SSS 100 | Student Success | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Second Semester (Spring)
| WMT 250 | Laser Cutting Technology | 3 |
| WMT 251 | CNC Machining Station Lab | 3 |
| WMT 260 | Advanced Machining | 4 |
| CPR 100 | First Aid, CPR AED | 0.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10.5 |
Third Semester (Fall)
| EC 105 | Data Cabling | 3 |
| IST 230 | Data Visualization | 4 |
| SD 225 | Intro To SCADA Software | 4 |
| SD 229 | Networking Concepts I | 3 |
| SD 259 | Adv Programmable Logic Controllers | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Fourth Semester (Spring)
| SD 205 | Process Controls | 3 |
| SD 239 | Advanced Industrial Networking | 3 |
| SD 270 | SCADA Testing Control Lab | 7 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
In addition to the technical courses required in the program, the student seeking an AAS degree must also complete:
| | Computer Elective | 3 |
| | Math Elective | 3 |
| | Communications Elective | 3 |
| | Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| | OSHA Training | 1 |
Total Credits Required to Graduate: 69.5