Overview
With their combined mechanical and electrical skills, Mechatronic Technicians are responsible in installing and maintaining state-of-the-art equipment such as robots, CNC machining, factory automation equipment and a range of complex platforms.
As masters of troubleshooting, inspecting and repairing MTs are high-value employees with job duties critically important to a company. MTs are highly involved with maintaining high-tech machines.
Job Profil
Mechatronics Apprentice will work as Maintenance Technicians, Field Technicians or Mechatronics Technicians
Tasks of a Mechatronics Technician include:
- Process mechanical parts
- Assemble sub-assemblies and components into mechatronics system
- Install electrical sub-assemblies and components
- Troubleshooting
- Measure and test electrical values
- Install and test hardware and software components
- Build and test control systems
- Program and maintain mechatronics systems
- Assemble sub-assemblies and components into machines and systems
- Assemble and dismantle machinery, systems and plants, transport and secure
- Test and adjust the functioning of mechatronics systems
- Commission and operate mechatronics systems
- Hand over plants, instruct users in their operation and provide services
- Maintain and program robotic systems on the production floor
Curriculum
2.5 years of Technical Instruction at the College include:
- Basic Electrical Knowledge & their components, wiring
- Motor Controls
- Power Distribution
- Hydraulic Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Robotics & Industry 4.0
- Mechanical Systems
- Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)
Upon successful completion the Apprentice will receive the following industry-recognized credentials and certifications:
- Journeyworker Papers (Dept. of Labor & Industry)
- Mechatronics Technician College Certificate
- Associate's Degree in Mechatronics Technology
- German Apprenticeship Certificate (DiHK) as MechatronikerIn
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Non-discrimination
Pittsburgh Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACCPIT) will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND GENDER IDENTITY), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR BECAUSE THEY ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON 40 YEARS OLD OR OLDER. GACCPIT will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.