Industrial Electronics Technology

About

The Industrial Electronics program prepares students for work in the development, installation, testing, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems in industrial and commercial facilities. Graduates will be prepared to pursue jobs in other areas such as construction and electrical distribution as well.

This program instructs students in basic core competencies desired by industry today. Instructors provide students with skills in areas of electronics that include DC-AC theory and applications, integrated circuits both digital and analog, and computer hardware and software. Instructors also provide training in motor drives and controls, sensors and instrumentation, microcontroller programming and applications, and industrial control systems (including PLCs). Courses include hands-on training in laboratory applications.

Aptitudes

To enter this program, you should have adequate skills in reading, English composition, and math through algebra. Good eyesight and physical health, manual dexterity, problem solving skills, and basic human relations skills are also important.

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Career data and salary information is from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics