13 Credits

This is a two-quarter certification program designed for both the new student entering the field of Mechatronics and for the current employee who wishes to learn more about the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers.

Upon completion of this certificate, the students are prepared for entry into industry as a Mechatronics Technician trainee. Instruction covers basic and intermediate fluid power, basic and intermediate electrical and electronics. Other subjects include shop safety, rigging, reading engineering drawings, shop mathematics, industrial equipment theory, reverse engineering, as well as lean manufacturing and other skills currently required by the manufacturing industry.

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:

Maintenance Mechatronics |

https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/areas-of-interest/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.