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Automation Foundations Certificate

Automation Foundations Certificate at Minnesota State College Southeast

Automation Foundations Certificate

at Minnesota State College Southeast

Minneapolis Catalog

The certificate in Automation Foundations is the beginning of an exciting career path in Mechatronics. As an automation technician, you will maintain computer-controlled, automated systems that are designed to remove humans from the manufacturing process, such as in robotic assembly, food processing, and other industrial applications. Your responsibilities as an automation technician will include checking these systems and diagnosing and isolating problems by performing tests, and then repairing or replacing parts. Other duties include installing upgrades and modifications as needed.

Leads to

$59.8k careers

Costs

$2k

Takes

4 Months
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Example Career

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

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$44,200

$59,770

$75,210

$21.25

$28.74

$36.16

Who do I Contact?

1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987

Quick Facts

Location:  Winona, MN

Type:  Short-term training 0-6 months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up