Mechatronics | Williamsburg Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringTroubleshootingRepairingMonitoringQuality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingOperation and ControlJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageProduction and Processing

Abilities

Control PrecisionNear VisionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityPerceptual SpeedManual Dexterity

Tasks

Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, elec
Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of ass
Program and calibrate drones for specific missions or tasks, ensuring proper functionality and performance.

Technology

Project management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareObject or component oriented development softwareFacilities management software

Tools

Analog oscilloscopesComputerized numerical control CNC lathesComputerized numerical control CNC machining centersConductivity sensorsCoordinate measuring machines CMMDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital multimetersDigital oscilloscopesDigital tachometersDirect current DC power suppliesDrill pressesDroneDeployDynamometersFixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles UAV

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-3024.00	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	title_inference	$70,760 median$109,580 top	+0.67%	20

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Electromechanical system performance — evaluate using oscilloscopes, bridges, and electronic voltmeters with minimal oversight during scheduled production testing cycles.
Electrical, electronic, and mechanical components — modify, maintain, or repair to restore proper functioning in response to standard fault conditions on the shop floor.
Assembly sequences — determine independently by reading blueprints and wiring diagrams for moderately complex subassemblies in a manufacturing or field-service environment.
Instrumentation software — install and configure in microprocessor-based control systems following vendor documentation and established site procedures.
Component dimensions and clearances — verify using precision measuring tools and document results against engineering tolerances in a quality-control workflow.
Soldered electrical connections — produce and inspect to IPC or equivalent workmanship standards while assembling units in a mid-volume production environment.
Equipment malfunctions — troubleshoot using systematic diagnostic methods, applying deductive reasoning to isolate faults in electromechanical assemblies.
CAD and analytical software — use to review design drawings and interpret test data when supporting engineering changes on existing equipment.
Quality control analyses — perform on completed assemblies, identifying out-of-tolerance conditions and initiating corrective action through established reporting channels.
Maintenance records and technical reports — write accurately to document repair actions, parts used, and test results in a department database or ERP system.

Program Details

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Financial Aid

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