Manufacturing

Electronics, Robotics, & Automation

Learn the technical knowledge and hands-on skills for careers in robotics, electronics, communications, and electronics fabrication.

ERA

Energy Technology

Mechatronics

With a mixture of in-class instruction and hands-on training, students receive comprehensive training in installation, fabrication, testing, maintenance, and repair of computers, electrical systems, electronics, and robotics systems.

Career Possibilities

ERA technicians are employed in a variety of careers and are vital to many high technology industries. Graduates have found employment in positions within the computer industry, audio and pro-audio industry, test equipment manufacturing and calibration, automation and motor control, and the computer networking segment of the electronics industry.

Electronics, Robotics, & Automation Education Plan

ERA Education Plan

Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Emphasis: Electronics, Robotics & Automation
Total Credits: 91-93

First Year
Fall Quarter	TRDS 101 Career & College Success - 3 credits TRDS 100 Industrial Safety - 5 credits TRDS 120 Mechanical Systems - 5 credits IT 117 Intro to Windows OS* OR BTEC 214 Excel I** - 3-5 credits
Winter Quarter	TRDS 140 Fluid Systems - 5 credits TRDS 180 Electrical Systems - 5 credits HLTH 145 Safety & Fitness* - 3 credits
Spring Quarter	BTEC 191 Work Experience Seminar - 1 credit DET 102 Forklift* - 1 credit ENGL& 101 English Composition I* OR WRT 105 Writing in the Workplace* - 5 credits ERA Program Electives*** - 7 credits

Second Year
Fall Quarter	ERA 117 Advanced AC/DC Electronics - 4 credits ERA 170 Solid State Electronics - 4 credits MEC 270 Industrial Robotics - 5 credits ERA 212 Digital Electronics - 4 credits
Winter Quarter	ERA 230 Robotic Controllers - 4 credits ERA 240 Amplifiers - 5 credits MEC 260 Allen Bradley PLCs - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	ERA 235 Communication Sytems - 3 credits ERA 276 Robotics Capstone - 3 credits MEC 220 Sensors & Instruments - 5 credits

* Course can be taken during summer quarter

** Suggested for AAS ERA students

***ERA Program Electives - TRDS 150, TRDS 160, ERA 119

Other Programs

Centralia College offers two similar programs - Energy Technology and Mechatronics.

Energy Technology

The Energy Technology program offers training in traditional sources of power generation as well as renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Mechatronics

Mechatronics exposes students to computer operation, networking and repair; mechanical and hydraulic system design and maintenance; industrial robotic programming and simulation; Allen Bradley and Siemens control system programming; and electronics troubleshooting, instrumentation, and repair.

Contact

Career & Technical Education
Tech (TEC) Building, Room 114
360-623-8963
cte@centralia.edu

Aman Gill
Assistant Professor
Office: TEC 158
360-623-8398
Email Aman Gill