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:
Spring
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
ERT1500
|
Co-Op Work Term-Robotics |
28
|
Spring
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
ERT2500
|
Co-Op Work Term-Robotics |
28
|
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 |
View Pre/Co-Requisites for Electromechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics
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.
Program Physical Demands Analysis
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Electromechanical Engineering Technology (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) (MTCU Code 61021)
- Fabricate and build electrical, electronic, and mechanical components and assemblies in accordance with operating standards, job requirements, and specifications
- 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
- Select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques and equipment to assess, modify, maintain, and repair electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, and subsystems
- Modify, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems to ensure that they function according to specifications and to optimize production
- Design and analyze mechanical components, processes, and systems by applying engineering principles and practices
- 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
- Install and troubleshoot computer hardware and programming to support the electromechanical engineering environment
- Analyze, program, install, integrate, troubleshoot and diagnose automated systems including robotic systems
- Establish and maintain inventory, records, and documentation systems to meet organizational and industry standards and requirements
- Select and purchase electromechanical equipment, components, and systems that fulfill job requirements and functional specifications
- Specify, coordinate, and apply quality-control and quality-assurance programs and procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements
- Work in compliance with relevant industry standards, laws and regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
- 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
- Contribute as an individual and a member of an electromechanical engineering team to the effective completion of tasks and projects
- Design and analyze electromechanical systems by interpreting fluid mechanics and the attributes and dynamics of fluid flow used in hydraulic and fluid power systems
- Contribute to project management through planning, implementation and evaluation of projects, and monitoring of resources, timelines, and expenditures as required
- 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.