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Mechatronics

Under the guidance of professional staff, students will:

  • Design, build and program robotic devices
  • Design programmable logic applications using Allen Bradley logic controllers (PLC)
  • Design, diagnose and troubleshoot fluid power systems
  • Use theory and practical experiences to diagnose, design and troubleshoot automated systems
  • Design and build 3D components and models for prototypes
  • Design and build electronic/electrical circuits
  • Design and build human machine interfaces (HMI)
  • All instruction is through both theory and practical experiences

 

 


             


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Units of Study

  • Technical Reports
  • Safety
  • Blueprints and Schematics
  • Basic Electricity
  • Electrical Systems
  • Electrical Resistance
  • Direct Current (DC) Motors
  • Induction and Capacitance
  • Alternating Current (AC) Motors
  • Series-Parallel Circuits
  • Electric Motor Controls
  • Soldering Techniques
  • Transformers
  • Electronics
  • Basic Logic Functions
  • Programmable Logistic Controls (PLCs)
  • Mechanical Power Transmission
  • Fluid Power Systems
  • Robotics

Certifications

Mechatronics students earn the following certifications in high school:

  • AMIST Level 1
  • OSHA 10 hr Industry

College Articulation

Bucks County Community College - Up to 35 Credits

Students must meet program requirements to access credits

Lehigh Carbon Community College* - 10 to 17 Credits Depending on Major

University of Northwestern Ohio - 6 Credits

Harrisburg Area Community College* - 11 Credits

Delaware County Community College* - 11 Credits (Certificate Only)

Pittsburgh Technical College* - 14 Credits

 

*Indicates SOAR Credits 3902 SOAR page 1

Industry Salary Ranges

  • Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $32,290 - $76,110
  • Electro-Mechanical Technician: $34,820 - $85,440
  • Mechanical Engineer: $54,420 - $131,350 

Career Opportunities

  • Industrial Machinery Mechanic
  • Mechanic Electro-mechanical Technician
  • Electronics Technician
  • Robotics Technician
  • Automation Technician

       With additional schooling

  • Mechatronics Engineer 
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer 

Program Costs

  • School Logo shirt required (t-shirt, polo, or  sweatshirt)
  • 3 ring binder (2" required) $5
  • Lab projects $25
  • OSHA 10 hr certification $25

Instructor:  Chris Passante
Email:  cpassante@ubtech.org
Phone:  215-795-2911 x221