Career Outlook

Roles & Responsibilities:

As an Industrial Mechatronics Technician graduate, you can look forward to outstanding career choices. Graduates use their complex skills in a wide range of applications-with installation, repair, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and performance improving techniques. As a graduate of the program, you may hold titles such as electrical maintenance technician, production electrical technician, industrial mechanic, industrial electrician, facilities electrical technician and facilities maintenance technician.

Employers want technicians who can:

• Maintain multiple systems within the manufacturing facility;
• Maintain and troubleshoot these systems;
• Predict and prevent equipment failure;
• Work safely and follow safety procedures;
• Work as team members with minimal supervision;
• Adapt to changing technologies;
• and continue to build their skills in these new technologies.

The Technical Advantage:

As a member of the Mechatronics Program, you will gain the expertise in use many types of instruments, equipment, tools, and software to gain the competitive edge. These skills include:

• Using alignment and electrical tools;
• Specialized instruments like power and harmonics analyzers;
• Machinery laser alignment procedures and equipment;
• Electrical equipment such as oscilloscopes and digital multi-meters;
• Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers;
• Hydraulic and pneumatic test devices;
• Refrigeration pressure and temperature gauges;
• Hydraulic and maintenance procedures.

Professional Association:

TSTC maintains close ties with established professionals like those found in organizations including the International Maintenance Institute and the Fluid Power Society, or FPS-the industry contacts that provide peer support and involvement to enhance your career.