Electronics Engineering Technology (BS) | Mechatronics Concentration
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The Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology program focuses on real-world application of engineering principles. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology programs will take a hands-on approach, utilizing a variety of electronic systems and tools to analyze and solve real world problems. The program focuses on needed skills and competencies to develop solutions for automation and robotics systems. Through a capstone experience, students will implement, test, and demonstrate a solution to a problem statement related to engineering technology systems utilizing acquired skills in Programmable Logic Controllers and microcontrollers programming.
Students enrolled in the Mechatronics concentration will apply acquired knowledge to design and repair mechanical, electronics, and control systems.
With the new emerging technologies, a skilled workforce in the electronics field has been and will continue to be in demand for the maintenance, repair, installation, quality assurance, and research and development fields.
About Electronics Engineering Technology
Graduates of this degree program are able to design, install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment. They serve as a link between engineers and technicians in the workplace, and often work with engineers from the conception of an electronic product until its final production. They assist engineers in the development, testing, production, and quality assurance of components such as circuit boards, wireless phones, medical equipment, and control systems. Electronics Engineering Technologists are needed in many industries and can find employment in work environments where electronics are used extensively.
Some positions may require background checks, drug screening, and/or security clearances, depending on the position and industry.
The curriculum provides graduates with the education and foundation needed for employment in a variety of industries in the private and public sector, including the computer industry, homeland security, automation and manufacturing, and education. Graduates of the Mechatronics concentration area may also be employed as Automation Engineers and might enjoy a career working with robotics.
Program Objectives
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology program are expected to attain the following objectives within a few years of graduation:
Apply acquired technical and analytical skills as it relates to their professional positions in electrical, electronic, and related industries
Apply relative mathematical, science, and engineering methods to solve technical problems
Analyze and implement complex systems including both hardware and software
Pursue lifelong learning and successful professional careers
Perform as effective team members through adequate oral and written communication skills
Relate and exercise an educated judgment in regards to their professional and ethical responsibilities
Recommended Certifications
Certifications are not required for completion of this program; however, ECPI encourages students to obtain all appropriate certifications to increase potential job opportunities. ECPI provides students in this program with vouchers which allow the student to take certification exams at a greatly reduced cost. Available certifications for this program include Fiber Optics Installer (FOI), Fiber Optics Technician (FOT), A+ Certification, Network+ Certification, Security+ Certification, GMDSS - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Maintainer License, GROL - General Radiotelephone Operator's License, and Associate CET.