103-109 Credits

This degree program is designed for both the new student entering the field of machine maintenance and for the current maintenance employee who wishes to learn more about the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers.

A graduate of the program will be prepared for entry into the installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting field as a Mechatronics Technician. Instruction covers the basic energy types that animate and/or control machinery. These energy types are mechanical energy (solids), hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical. The student will become familiar with machinery components that conduct, control and apply the various energy types. Additional areas of study include, mechanical fabrication, industrial and residential wiring, industrial rigging, motor logic control, electric fluid power, PLC (programable logic controller), automation and robotics (optional industry certification, available for MTX 150 only), and an optional forklift certification. Hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC troubleshooting is also covered.

Credit for hours of training is usually granted to those entering an approved apprenticeship program. Entry into the program at any time is possible on a space-available basis with instructor’s permission.

Contact: William Sciacca, wsciacca@greenriver.edu

Program Website:
Mechatronics Technician | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/program-maps/trades-industrial-tech-aviation-natural-resources/mechatronics-technician/index.html

Program Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:

1. Apply electrical and electronic theory to troubleshoot, repair, and optimize industrial control circuits using compliant wiring methods, VFDs, and PLCs.
2. Design, assemble, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems, applying fluid power principles, safety standards, and contamination control practices.
3. Program, integrate, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems to control industrial processes using structured programming and networked communication protocols.
4. Perform mechanical alignment, installation, and preventive maintenance of drive systems, bearings, and actuators using precision tools and documentation.
5. Apply OSHA/WISHA and NFPA safety standards to identify, control, and document electrical, mechanical, and fluid power hazards in the workplace.
6. Integrate robotic and automated systems with PLCs and sensors, validating safety zones and optimizing performance in capstone and lab projects.
7. Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance (PM/PdM) strategies using condition-based data and reliability-centered methods.
8. Demonstrate effective teamwork, communication, and professional conduct, producing technical documentation, presentations, and project reports.