Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation (EMA)

Program overview

The Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation (EMA) program is a three-year advanced diploma designed to equip students with the skills necessary to design, program, test, troubleshoot, and maintain automation, robotics, and mechatronics systems. This program emphasizes automation and robotics, blending electronics and mechanical engineering to train future engineering technologists. Students will gain hands-on experience with industry-specific tools, including electrical and mechanical CAD/CAM tools, PLCs, CNCs, and smart sensors connected via the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The program also incorporates the use of VR/AR simulation tools to enhance design efficiency, productivity, and safety in automated manufacturing environments.

Program structure

The Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation program is structured over a duration of 6 semesters (3 years). The program is offered in a hybrid delivery format, combining online coursework with in-person classes and labs at Seneca’s Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE). Key features of the program structure include:

• Common first semester with other related programs, allowing for easy transfer between them.
• Optional co-op work term for hands-on experience in the field.
• Flexible delivery options, enabling students to choose between in-person and online learning.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a co-op term, which is typically a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. This co-op experience is student-driven, and while it does not guarantee a work position, students will receive support through career workshops and coaching.

Featured Experiences

The Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation program offers several unique experiences that enhance learning and practical application:

• Hands-on experience in the state-of-the-art KUKA Robotics Lab.
• Access to industry-specific tools and technologies, including leading PLCs and IIoT systems.
• Opportunity to earn global industry certifications while completing specific courses.
• Participation in a co-op work term, providing real-world experience in automation and robotics.
• Use of VR/AR simulation tools to improve design and productivity.

Career Options

Graduates of the Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation program can pursue a variety of career options in Canada, including:

• Automation Technologist: Specializes in designing and implementing automated systems to improve efficiency in manufacturing processes.
• Control Systems Technologist: Focuses on developing and maintaining control systems for various industrial applications.
• Electromechanical Engineering Technologist: Works on integrating electrical and mechanical systems for automation solutions.
• PLC Programmer: Responsible for programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers used in automation.
• Pneumatic/Hydraulic Technologist: Designs and maintains systems that use fluid power for automation and control.
• Robotics Programmer and Technologist: Develops software and systems for robotic applications in various industries.
• Technical Sales Consultant: Provides expertise and support in selling automation and robotics solutions to clients.

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