Automation and Engineering Technology A.A.S.

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Power technology driving modern industry.

Gain experience working with technology shaping today’s industries.

Moraine Valley’s Automation and Engineering Technology Program prepares students for a career in production automation, robotics and industrial networking. This program provides in-depth knowledge and practical experience in production automation, robotics and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Students will work with state-of-the-art equipment including industrial robotics systems and automation controllers.

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Design It | Build It | Automate It

Demand for electro-mechanical technicians is likely to grow as demand increases for engineers to design and build new equipment in various fields.

This program prepares students for a career in the production automation, robotics and industrial networking, while also providing in-depth knowledge and practical experience in production automation, robotics and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Students focus
their studies in five high-demand tracks: CAD Automation, Electrical Automation, IT Automation, Mechanical Automation and Mechatronics.

The Automation and Engineering Technology Program at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in about two years.

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Automation and Engineering Technology typically takes about two years to complete when attending full time.

Your timeline may vary depending on your schedule and course load. As you move through the program, you鈥檒l explore how modern systems are designed, built, and automated, with the opportunity to focus on areas that match your interests, from design and mechanical systems to electrical and IT-driven automation.

Potential Careers in Automation and Engineering Technology

Moraine Valley鈥檚 Automation and Engineering Technology Program prepares you for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, robotics and industrial technology. You鈥檒l learn how to build, program, troubleshoot and maintain the systems that keep modern industries running.

Robotics Technician
Automation Technician
PLC Programmer
Controls Technician
Manufacturing
Mechatronics Technician
Field Service Technician

Employment Outlook

About 1,100 openings for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

Electro-mechanical technicians are generalists in technology, and their broad skill set will help sustain their employment, especially as their skills working with machines wired to computer control systems grow in importance in the manufacturing sector. These technicians may play a role in assisting with the automation of various production processes. For example, technicians may be needed to operate and maintain mechanical sensors that are increasingly used in the automation of manufacturing plants and warehouses.

$34.02

Median Hourly Pay

$70,760

Median Annual Salary

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Explore focused certificate pathways that align with your interests and career goals. Each certificate builds specialized skills and can be earned as a stand-alone certificate or applied toward the A.A.S. degree, helping you make progress while gaining experience.

Faculty with real-world experience.

Your instructors don鈥檛 just teach the material; they鈥檝e worked in the field. With experience in engineering, manufacturing, and community outreach, they bring real examples and practical knowledge into every class. You鈥檒l learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first role in the field.

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Program Details

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ProgramType of CredentialCurriculum CodeDepartment or Division
A.A.S.1521Computer Integrated Technologies

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