Overview

About the program

The Smart Manufacturing Technology degree will equip graduates with key skills in both instrumentation and controls engineering and information technology. Students will learn to install, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain automated systems. These systems will make use of networks of advanced sensors, controllers, robotics integrated with iR vision, data analytics, and information and communication technologies to improve manufacturing productivity and security. After completing the program, students will be able to build careers in areas such as electrical and electronics engineering and instrumentation and controls engineering. 

Program format(s)

The program is structured as an 'Earn and Learn' program as follows:

• During the first year of the program, students will complete a set of technical courses as well as a career readiness course to prepare them for their work placement which takes place during the second year of the program
• Students will complete a set of gen-ed courses during the summer after their first year
• Students will work/receive on -the job training at a manufacturing/engineering facility 3 days a week (paid placement) and complete course work two days a week during the second year of the program

Degree option

Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of core engineering, mathematics, and communications courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.

Certificate option

The Smart Manufacturing Technology Certificate will provide students with key skills related to manufacturing based instrumentation and process control. Students will learn to install, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain automated systems. These systems will make use of networks of advanced sensors, controllers and data analytics as would be present in a typical manufacturing facility. This certificate will also prepare students to sit for additional (optional) industry recognized certifications such as those available through SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alliance). 

Occupational Certification

• OSHA - 10
• FANUC Handling Tool Operations and Programming
• FANUC iRVision Operation and Programming - 2D

This program was developed through a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).  For more information about grant related activities to support the new Smart Manufacturing programs at Marion Tech, please click here: Smart Manufacturing Technology (mtc.edu)

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Learning Outcomes

• Analyze direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) electric circuits.
• Troubleshoot direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) electric circuits.
• Select the appropriate electrical instrument such as the digital multimeter, oscilloscope and/or function generator for testing purposes.
• Use various electrical instruments such as the digital multimeter, oscilloscope and/or function generator for testing purposes.
• Operate process control systems (incorporating sensors and controllers) such as level, flow, pressure, and temperature.
• Maintain process control systems (incorporating sensors and controllers) such as level, flow, pressure, and temperature.
• Troubleshoot process control systems (incorporating sensors and controllers) such as level, flow, pressure, and temperature.
• Setup programs on a FANUC robot with a HandlingTool application software package.
• Record programs on a FANUC robot with a HandlingTool application software package.
• Troubleshoot programs on a FANUC robot with a HandlingTool application software package.
• Identify the components of a fully-integrated robotic visual detection system.
• Install the hardware making up a fully-integrated robotic visual detection system.
• Program the robot to respond to vision results.
• Troubleshoot a fully-integrated robotic visual detection system.
• Select components such as chain and belt drives, gears, bearings, couplings, brakes, and/or clutches for mechanical drive systems.
• Recommend administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against cyberattacks in a manufacturing environment.
• Program using Python in order to apply this language to engineering and cybersecurity applications.
• Work both independently and as an integral part of a technical team.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, classmates and industry representatives.
• Demonstrate adherence to safety when working in a manufacturing environment.

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Career Opportunities

• Instrumentation and/or Process Control Technician
• Maintenance Technician
• PLC Programmer/Technician
• Robotics Technician

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Application Requirements

• Completed MTC Application for Admission.
• Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).

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