Program Overview
The Industrial Automation Technology program provides you the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge required in the manufacturing industry to install, program, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot high-tech, computerized machinery. You will gain hands-on training with:
- Programmable logic controller (PLC) computers
- CNC machines
- Robotics
- Electronic components
- Mechanical systems
- Fluid power
- And much more
With in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process and state-of-the-art equipment, you will be a problem solver working to keep production running. You will learn through hands-on training using the state-of-the-art technology used in the workplace. Technology brands include but is not limited to:
- Fanuc
- Allen Bradley
- Siemens
- Okuma
- Hardinge
- Rockwell
Transfer Information
An articulation agreement allows you to transfer your Industrial Automation Technology coursework to the Technology Management program at the University of Northern Iowa.
If you plan to transfer, work closely with a program advisor to ensure courses transfer and you meet program requirements.
Enhance Iowa Grant
The Industrial Automation Technology program is part of the Enhance Iowa project, a grant from the US Department of Labor for equipment, training, and simulation to help prepare individuals in the high demand field of industrial maintenance and automation.
John Deere School to Work Program
John Deere is currently accepting applications to the School to Work Electrical Machine Maintenance Program. Through the John Deere School to work program students earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Automation Technology, complete a 1,000-hour internship at a manufacturing plant, and upon completion of the program, may be hired for full-time employment as positions are available at John Deere.
Join us for an information meeting June 11, 2019.