Overview
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.
The program is structured as an 'Earn and Learn' program as follows:
- Students will complete a set of technical courses during the first year of the program
- Students will complete gen-Ed courses and course(s) to prepare them for their work placement 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
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.
- Recommend administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against cyberattacks in a manufacturing environment.
- 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.
Occupational Certification
- OSHA - 10
- FANUC Handlin Tool Operation 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)
Application Requirements
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
- STEM Level 3 required to register for first math course in the Engineering program
- Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc. Technology Skills Test (TST) is required. Any college foundation courses recommended by placement assessment results are also required.
Career Opportunities
- Instrumentation and/or Process Control Technician
- Maintenance Technician
- PLC Programmer/Technician
- Robotics Technician
Curriculum
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.
The program is structured as an 'Earn and Learn' program as follows:
- Students will complete a set of technical courses during the first year of the program
- Students will complete gen-Ed courses and course(s) to prepare them for their work placement 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
First Semester
| GET1000 | Intro to Engineering | 2 |
| EET1000 | Introduction to Electricity | 2 |
| EET2010 | Intro to Programmable Controllers | 2 |
| TMT1110 | Applied Technical Math | 3 |
| CIT1100 | Intro to Programming Concepts w/Python | 3 |
| OIS1240 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| FYE1000 | Academic and Career Success | 1 |
Second Semester
Third Semester
Can select SOC 1200 or PSY 1100
Fourth Semester
| EET1550 | Circuit Analysis II | 3 |
| SMT1100 | Cyber Security/Networking Manufacturing | 3 |
| EET1301 | Robot Handling Tool Operations and Progr | 2 |
| MTH1245 | College Algebra | 3 |
Fifth Semester
Total Credit Hours: 65