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Academic year: 2026-2027

Automation Engineering Technology - Associate Degree

Program Code: 106641

As a graduate of the Automation Engineering Technology program, you'll be ready to work with integrated machine systems that involve industrial automation, robotics, mechanics, computers, industrial communications and/or electronics technology. Your potential career opportunities include controls designer, automation technician, controls technician, engineering technician, controls engineer in training, and automation engineer in training.

Delivery

Explore Locations

This program is offered at:
  • Green Bay
  • Marinette

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition: $12,193, Books: $699, Supplies: $500

Total Approximate Costs
$13,392
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This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

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Requirements for Program Entry

  • Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply
  • Submit high school, GED, or HSED transcripts and college transcripts (if applicable) to transcripts@nwtc.edu
  • Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with 糖心Vlog官方 糖心Vlog官方 at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.
  • Beginning courses require mastery of algebra skills (real numbers, algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, word problems, measurements).

Program Outcomes

  • Understand and apply knowledge of electricity, electronics and motors to industrial applications.
  • Read and interpret technical specifications, detail and assembly drawings, schematics, and diagrams for machine control.
  • Document technical information through descriptive writing, sketches/diagrams, mathematical expression, computation, and graphs.
  • Analyze electrical, mechanical, fluid control functions for proper machine programming and operation.
  • Apply a variety programming languages to the control of single manufacturing cells, programmable controllers, computer networks, industrial networks and information systems using a dynamic data exchange.
  • Construct ladder diagrams, flow charts, timing diagrams, and basic computer control algorithms for machine control.
  • Understand and apply computer hardware/software applications to industrial systems.
  • Apply diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve system problems.
  • Apply critical thinking skills to solving problems.
  • Effectively communicate and perform in a team environment.

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Automation Engineering Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown.

Total Credits 62

Suggested Electives

  • 10620121 - Mechanical Systems 1 1
  • 10620122 - Mechanical Systems 2 1
  • 10620165 - Fluids 3: Intermediate Hydraulics 1

Social Science Course Options (the Recommended Program Course is Identified with an *):

  • 10809122 - Intro to American Government  3
  • 10809172 - Intro to Diversity Studies 3
  • 10809166 - Intro to Ethics 3
  • 10809196 - Intro to Sociology 3
  • 10809195 - Economics * 3
  • Curriculum Note: Students must earn a “C” or higher in 10-890-101, College 101.
  • It is acceptable for students to take 10-804-113, College Tech Math 1A and 10-804-114, College Tech Math 1B as alternatives to: 10-804-117, College Mathematics and 10-804-118, Intermediate Algebra w/Apps.
  • Students must pass 10-801-136, English Composition 1 with a "C" or better to take 10-801-197, Technical Reporting.
  • DC 1: Introduction is offered through our high school program partnership. Students who have completed DC 1: Introduction in high school may enroll in Introduction to AC/DC 2. All other students must take 10-660-116, Introduction to AC/DC and do not need to take Introduction to AC/DC 2.

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