Mechatronics

 

Step into the future of manufacturing and innovation with our Mechatronics Program, where mechanics, electronics, and computing converge to power the next generation of smart technology.

Mechatronics is a dynamic, multidisciplinary field that equips you with the skill sets essential for today’s advanced automated manufacturing industry. At the intersection if mechanics, electronics, and computing, mechatronics specialists design and build machines that think, move, and solve real-world problems, from robotic arms on factory floors to autonomous systems in aerospace and renewable energy.

As automation and smart technologies continue to reshape industries across the globe, mechatronics stands at the heart of this transformation. Whether you are enthusiastic about robotics, sustainability, or cutting-edge innovation, this hands-on, creative field offers the flexibility to work across sectors and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Join a globally in-demand profession where your ideas can drive progress. With Mechatronics, you're not just building machines — you are building the future.

Program Goals

The goal of the Mechatronics Certificate Program at Erie Community College is to prepare students for employment as production technicians in manufacturing locations throughout the Buffalo-Niagara region. It is a two-semester program comprising of 25 credit hours of training and development in electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic motors, controls, and actuators; mechanical drives and controls; blueprint and schematic interpretation; robotics; and other competencies necessary for employment in the field of advanced manufacturing. This certificate program leads to additional pathways for achieving degrees in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and industrial technology.

Job Titles

  1. Robotics Technician
  2. Automation & Control Technician
  3. Maintenance & Reliability Technician
  4. Field Service Technician
  5. CNC & Manufacturing Systems Technician
  6. Testing & Quality Control Technician
  7. Electro-Mechanical Technician
  8. Systems Integration Technician
  9. Research & Development (R&D) Technician
  10. Technical Sales & Support Specialist

 

Companies That Have Hired Our Students

  1. General Motors
  2. General Mills
  3. Fresenius Kabi
  4. Tesla
  5. Schneider Electric
  6. Retech Systems LLC

 

 

Detailed Curriculum and Program Information
For more information:
Joe Brady, North Campus
Bretschger Hall, Room B102A
6205 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 851-1754