Electromechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics | St. Clair College
Program Code: T976
Status: Open
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Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Starts: September
Contact:
Thomas Forget
519-972-2727 ext. 4152

Program Overview

Students in the Electromechanical Engineering Technologist program will learn valuable skills to work as designers and programmers in the automation and robotics fields. Upon graduation, students will have industry-read skills in industrial robot programming, PLC programming, machine vision, electrical design, welding, simulation, fluid power, mechanical design and project management.

Program Highlights

  • ABB robot/machine vision lab with twelve new robots with integrated vision cameras
  • ABB/Fanuc material handling lab with six ABB and six new Fanuc robots
  • New Fanuc welding robots lab with twelve Fanuc robots and Lincoln welders
  • Upgraded PLC lab for teaching both Rockwell and Siemens
  • Students graduate with a diverse skill set that prepares them for in-demand, high-paying careers in our local area
  • Two-term Capstone projects where students will design, build and program a working robotic manufacturing cell
  • Co-op work opportunities are available to gain valuable, paid work experience while in the program

Career Opportunities

These skills are in high demand in our local economy and around the world. Graduates will find employment with system integrators, machine builders, automotive manufacturers, or other manufacturing environments.

Admission Requirements

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

  • Grade 12 English (C), (U) or (M)
  • Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

Courses

The curriculum below is for incoming students:

Semester 1
Code Title Credits
MTH143
Mathematics I
3
ELT103
DC Fundamentals
4
ERT208
Industrial Robotics I
4
ERT114
Microcontrollers I
3
ERT110
Introduction To Engineering Technology
1
COM204
Technical Workplace Writing & Presentation Skills
2
EET134
Computer Applications For EE
3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
MTH243
Mathematics II
3
ERT308
Industrial Robotics II
5
ERT200
Microcontrollers II
3
ELT207
AC Fundamentals
4
ERT221
Introduction to Industrial Robotic Technologies and Workshop Practices
3
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
Spring
Code Title Credits
ERT1500
Co-Op Work Term-Robotics
28
Semester 3
Code Title Credits
ERT210
Fluid Power I
2
ERT204
Introductory Statics
3
ERT408
Industrial Robotics III
5
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
ERT309
Quality Processes For Manufacturing
2
ERT409
Welding and Materials For Robotics
4
Semester 4
Code Title Credits
ERT401
Robotic Vision Systems
4
ERT407
Electrical Prints And Troubleshooting
4
ERT406
Industrial Project Management
2
ERT303
Introduction To Programmable Controllers
4
ERT306
Fluid Power II
3
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
Spring
Code Title Credits
ERT2500
Co-Op Work Term-Robotics
28
Semester 5
Code Title Credits
ERT411
3D CAD For Robotics
2
MET327
Applied Engineering II
4
ERT501
Capstone Project I
2
ERT305
Industrial Control Systems
4
ERT405
Advanced Programmable Controllers
4
ERT511
Robot Simulation I
2
MTH228
Technical Math II
3
Semester 6
Code Title Credits
ERT633
Capstone Projects II
5
ERT611
Robot Simulation II
4
ELT600
Electrical Rotating Machines
3
MET542
Mechanics Of Mechanisms
4
MTH441
Advanced Math For Robotics
3

Past Cohorts:

Code Title Credits
MTH128 Technical Mathematics I 5
ELT103 DC Fundamentals 4
ERT201 Digital Fundamentals 4
EET134 Computer Applications For EE 3
ERT110 Introduction To Engineering Technology 1
COM204 Technical Workplace Writing & Presentation Skills 2
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
ERT207 Introductory Programming 3
ERT208 Industrial Robotics I 4
ERT210 Fluid Power I 2
ERT204 Introductory Statics 3
ELT207 AC Fundamentals 4
ERT221 Introduction to Industrial Robotic Technologies and Workshop Practices 3
Semester 3
Code Title Credits
ERT306 Fluid Power II 3
ERT308 Industrial Robotics II 5
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
ERT303 Introduction To Programmable Controllers 4
ERT309 Quality Processes For Manufacturing 2
MTH228 Technical Math II 3
Semester 4
Code Title Credits
MTH441 Advanced Math For Robotics 3
ERT407 Electrical Prints And Troubleshooting 4
ERT406 Industrial Project Management 2
ERT408 Industrial Robotics III 5
ERT409 Welding and Materials For Robotics 4
ERT411 3D CAD For Robotics 2
Semester 5
Code Title Credits
ERT401 Robotic Vision Systems 4
MET327 Applied Engineering II 4
ERT501 Capstone Project I 2
ERT305 Industrial Control Systems 4
ERT405 Advanced Programmable Controllers 4
ERT511 Robot Simulation I 2
Semester 6
Code Title Credits
ERT601 Capstone Project II 3
ERT611 Robot Simulation II 4
ELT306 Electrical Rotating Machines 5
MET542 Mechanics Of Mechanisms 4
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3

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Placement Requirements

Please be aware that although a COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend St. Clair College, some of our placement sites may require students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be eligible to attend. Unfortunately, we cannot predict if a placement site will begin to require full vaccination and as such, we are encouraging all students to consider vaccination. If the requirement of your placement sites changes at any point, you will be notified immediately by the College.

It is important to note that if placement sites do require students to be fully vaccinated to attend their place of business, students who are not fully vaccinated cannot be provided with a placement for their program and therefore will not be able to complete their programs.

If you have any questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, please contact our St. Clair College Health Centre at 519-972-2727 ext. 4484 (in Windsor) or 519-354-9100 ext. 3729 (in Chatham).


For a student to be eligible for co-op position consideration, the following must be met:

  • Co-op positions are highly competitive therefore students must meet minimum academic requirements to apply for co-op positions.
  • Students must be in good academic standing and have earned a cumulative program G.P.A. of 2.5 or better.
  • Students must complete the minimum of all courses from semesters 1 & 2 prior to being considered for a co-op position.

Your Investment

The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:

2024-2025 Tuition Fees  

For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses are at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.

Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found on the Bookstore website.

Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.

Program Physical Demands Analysis

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Electromechanical Engineering Technology (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) (MTCU Code 61021)

  1. Fabricate and build electrical, electronic, and mechanical components and assemblies in accordance with operating standards, job requirements, and specifications
  2. Analyze, interpret, and produce electrical, electronic, and mechanical drawings and other related technical documents and graphics necessary for electromechanical design in compliance with industry standards
  3. Select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and equipment to assess, modify, maintain, and repair electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, and subsystems
  4. Modify, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems to ensure that they function according to specifications and to optimize production
  5. Design and analyze mechanical components, processes, and systems by applying engineering principles and practices
  6. Design, analyze, build, select, commission, integrate, and troubleshoot a variety of industrial motor controls and data acquisition devices and systems, digital circuits, passive AC and DC circuits, active circuits and microprocessor-based systems
  7. Install and troubleshoot computer hardware and programming to support the electromechanical engineering environment
  8. Analyze, program, install, integrate, troubleshoot and diagnose automated systems including robotic systems
  9. Establish and maintain inventory, records, and documentation systems to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements
  10. Select and purchase electromechanical equipment, components, and systems that fulfill job requirements and functional specifications
  11. Specify, coordinate, and apply quality-control and quality-assurance programs and procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements
  12. Work in compliance with relevant industry standards, laws and regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
  13. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance and to remain current in the field and responsive to emergent technologies and national and international standards
  14. Contribute as an individual and a member of an electromechanical engineering team to the effective completion of tasks and projects
  15. Design and analyze electromechanical systems by interpreting fluid mechanics and the attributes and dynamics of fluid flow used in hydraulic and fluid power systems
  16. Contribute to project management through planning, implementation and evaluation of projects, and monitoring of resources, timelines, and expenditures as required
  17. Research, design, and stimulate complex industrial robotic and automation systems and equipment, including advanced virtual process simulation of fully integrated mechanical, electrical, and controls components and parameters for multifaceted operations.