Program Highlights:

• Mechatronics is a combination of computer, electrical, fluid and mechanical engineering. A mechatronic engineer designs mechanical devices that incorporate electrical, software and mechanical components. The combination of these three areas has resulted in the development and design of smart products.
• Students have the opportunity to work in the field several days a week in their junior or senior year. Many stay with these companies after graduation.
• Many college-bound students work for companies that will reimburse them for college after graduating high school.

Curriculum and Occupational Titles:

• Students will perform activities and obtain fundamental knowledge in the following areas: electrical, electronics, robotics, mechanical systems, fluid power systems, programmable logic controllers, control systems and mechatronics.
• Some relevant career paths include: automation, alternative energy, engineering, medical equipment specialist.

Tasks include:

• Robotics
• Mechanical Systems
• Fluid Power
• PLC’s
• Blueprint reading
• Control systems
• Electrical Systems

Equipment list:

 (With approximate costs)

• Safety glasses ($8)
• Class materials ($15)
• Activity Fee ($20)
• Uniform shirt (https://www.djbspecialties.com/stores/nmtccstore )

Potential Safety Hazards:

• Cleaners
• Degreasers
• Flux
• Lubricants
• Coolants
• Hydraulic fluids

• Manual dexterity
• Strong eye/hand coordination

Possible certifications students may earn:

• NOCTI – Electromechanical Engineering Technology PA
• General Industry Safety (OSHA)
• AM/IST Level 1

Cooperative Education allows students to be employed during the school day while gaining meaningful instruction in a technical area, applying classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, and developing life-long career skills. Students may be allowed to go to work for a number of days determined by their teacher and the cooperative education coordinator.  

Students have the opportunity to enroll in the Honors level course of their CTE program. The Honors course is for 12th-grade students who have demonstrated a high level of interest and achievement in their program and who aspire to an advanced level of learning. Students in the Honors course will be exposed to individualized industry-related advanced work, rigorous study of CTE subject matter with embedded academic content, and practical application of knowledge and skills to work-based situations. Students must meet the required prerequisites and submit a completed Academic Teacher Recommendation form during their 11th-grade year to be considered for the Honors level course.

Prerequisites:
100% of POS Tasks
GPA of >90% in CTE program
GPA of >80% in academic courses
Recommendation Form completed by academic teacher

Career possibilities:

• Mechanical Technician
• Electronics Technician
• Automation Technician
• Robotics Technician
• Pneumatic Technician

Career possibilities with additional education:

• Mechanical Engineer
• Electronics Engineer
• Robotics Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer

Pathways to College:

• SOAR Agreement

Pittsburgh Technical College

• 1:1 Articulation Agreement

Johnson College

University of Northwest Ohio

St. Francis University

Class of 2022 graduation plans:

Post-secondary education in a related field - 90%

Employment unrelated to the field of study - 10%