This program prepares students for employment as a MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN or as an engineering technician in the related areas of electro-mechanical, aerospace, industrial, or manufacturing. The program specializes in training in the design, fabrication, and testing of mechatronics systems – mechanical systems controlled with electronics or computer technology. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and covers: modern fabrication techniques (3D printing or FDM, stereolithography SLA, laser cutting/engraving, machining and G-code, CNC processes), control systems (using micro-controllers like Arduino; PID control), using various sensors, and control of various motors and actuators (servo, DC, brushless DC, stepper, and pneumatics). Employment is mainly in private manufacturing industries such as the mechanical, industrial, biomedical, or aerospace areas. The skills learned in this program are also essential job skills for ENGINEERS, so transfer students are also encouraged to take this coursework. It should be noted that many of these job skills courses may not be available at the university, and others may be transferable to the university. Students may also wish to take CMPR 120 (Programming) and WELD 108 (Welding). NOTE: This is a sample plan, please meet with a counselor about your educational goals. SAC.MNGMA.AS