About Mechatronics Technician

Mechatronic students learn how to operate, maintain and repair modern industrial machinery. Green Rivers Mechatronics Technician Program is a hands-on, student-centered program. Students will about the following:

  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Electric Motor Controls
  • Ladder Logic
  • Programable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • Automation
  • Robotics
  • Industrial Rigging
  • Forklift and Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Training

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  • William Sciacca
    Mechatronics Instructor
    253-887-5486
  • Paul Kern
    I-BEST Instructor

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Associate Degree Options

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Mechatronics Technician, AAS

Mechatronic students learn how to operate, maintain and repair modern industrial machinery. Green Rivers Mechatronics Technician Program is a hands-on, student-centered program.

Length of Program: 94 Credits, 6 quarters, 2 years
Location: Main - Trades Technology (TT) buildings

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Mechatronics Theory and Application, AAS-T

This degree program is designed for students that wish to take Mechatronics, and upon graduating flow into a bachelor’s program in the field of Mechatronics and/or Automation.

Length of Program: 90 Credits, 6 quarters, 2 years
Location: Main campus - Trades Technology (TT) buildings

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Certificate Options

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Maintenance Mechatronics 1 Certificate

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing environments. It is designed for both individuals entering the field of mechatronics and incumbent workers seeking to upgrade technical skills aligned with current industry demand.

Length of Program: 26 credits, 6 months, 2 quarters
Location: Main - Trades Technology (TT) buildings

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Maintenance Mechatronics 2 Certificate

This certificate provides advanced training for students seeking to build upon foundational mechatronics and industrial maintenance skills. It is designed for individuals who have completed introductory mechatronics coursework or for incumbent workers seeking to advance their technical knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems used in modern industrial environments.

Length of Program: 26 credits, 6 months, 2 quarters
Location: Main - Trades Technology (TT) buildings

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Mechatronics Control & Drives Integration Specialist Certificate

This is a 1-year certification program designed for both the new student entering the field of Mechatronics and for the current employee who wishes to learn more about the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers. The certificate aims to prepare students for in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, specifically in roles involving industrial automation, mechatronics, and electrical systems integration.

Length of Program: 31 credits, 9 months, 3 quarters
Location: Main - Trades Technology (TT) buildings
Mode of Instruction: In-person, hybrid

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Career Outlook

Mechatronics combines mechanics, electronics, and computer control—so you’ll learn how to keep machines and systems running smoothly.

As factories and businesses use more smart machines, they need skilled workers who understand how those systems work.

With this degree, you can work as a:

  • Mechatronics technician
  • Automation technician
  • Maintenance technician
  • Robotics technician
  • Controls technician

Where can you work?

  • Manufacturing plants
  • Aerospace and automotive companies
  • Food and packaging companies
  • Energy and tech industries

Why is this a good career?

  • High demand for skilled workers
  • Good pay and full-time jobs
  • Opportunities to grow in your career
  • Work with the latest technology

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What is Mechatronics?

The word Mechatronics is a combination of two words. The two words are Mechanical and Electronics. They are combined in both title and job function.

  • A Mechatronics technician is the highly skilled version of a Maintenance Technician.
  • A Mechatronics Technician is the jack of all trades in the industrial Engineering field.
  • The Mechatronics field combines the disciplines of mechanical, electrical and computer engineering.
  • We are problem solvers in the industrial field.
  • The field of Mechatronics is ideal for individuals who like variety and solving problems with their hands as much as sitting down and solving them with a computer.

Mechatronics = MechTechs

Below are a few settings where you will find our students working and solving problems:

  • Large robots that move heavy loads as well as smaller robots used in simple pick and place operations
  • Control systems for food and beverage packers and even amusement park rides
  • Autonomous Mobile Robots and Automation Systems
  • Machine repair, maintenance, and design
  • Industrial Prototype and Design