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

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