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Drawing upon principles of mechanics, electronics and computing, a Mechatronics degree from Blue Ridge Community College provides skills needed to develop and troubleshoot robotics, programmable controllers and integrated systems.
Mechatronics is suited for technically savvy students who enjoy hands-on work. Students will split their time between the classroom and state-of-the-art laboratories.
Students will gain knowledge and hands-on training for the in-demand field of mechatronics, which combines electronics, robotics, mechanics, instrumentation, process control and industrial automation. You may choose the associate degree program which can be completed in two years or a variety of shorter certificate programs.
Graduates of this program will be ready to work in a variety of positions including: technical service providers, materials and technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial technology managers, or research technicians. Graduates are able to excel in the fast-paced work environments of advanced manufacturing.
Students interested in a four-year degree in engineering should consult a faculty advisor about the Associate in Engineering Program at Blue Ridge Community College. This program allows students complete up to two years of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree at Blue Ridge Community College, then transfer to a four-year college or university in North Carolina with an engineering program.
Which Engineering Program Should I Choose?
A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures. Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems, and should qualify to sit for Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations.
Currently enrolled North Carolina high school students may be eligible for the Career and College Promise (CCP) program.
Career and College Promise (CCP)
Students enrolling in these programs must meet specific emotional, behavioral, physical, and cognitive standards. This information is found in Technical Standards. Students qualifying for special accommodations to these standards must contact Student Accessibility Services at (828) 694-1813 for more information.
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