Apply the principles of robotics, design, operational testing, system maintenance, repair procedures, robot computer systems, and control languages. Learn to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using robots and automation control systems.
Eligibility
- Year 1:
- Grades 10-11
- Year 2:
- Successful completion of Year 1
- Year 3:
- Successful completion of Year 2
Number of Years to Complete this Program
2 years to complete
*Optional third year offered
Things to Consider
- Rapidly evolving field that may present new opportunities for years to come.
- Students must have the ability to be creative and detail oriented.
- Students must have the ability to work and collaborate with teammates as well as independently.
Direct Employment
- Machinist
- Electro-Mechanical Technician
- Robotics Technician
Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training
- Robotics Operator
- Robotics Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Engineer – Various Disciplines
- Robotics Maintenance
Locations
JTED @ The Bridges
3300 S. Park Ave.
Schedule Availability
- Mondays & Wednesdays 4 to 6:30 p.m.
- Monday through Friday daytime schedule
Program Completion/Sequence
Year 1
Safety, electrical & electrical tasks, electrical motors, mechanical & drive systems, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, coding, schematics
Year 2
Programmable logic controller systems, drafting and CAD (Solidworks), industrial robot types and tasks, communication methodologies, sensor solutions, manufacturing processes in automation
Year 3
Advanced Projects with an Engineering Emphasis that has Mechanical and Electrical Engineering through a capstone project. Finishing CAD certification.
Certification
- Year 1:
- OSHA 10: Manufacturing
- Direct Current Electricity Training – FESTO Didactics
- Fundamentals of Electricity – Amatrol
- Year 2
- Mechatronics – FESTO Didactics
- Precision Measurement – NC3
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills Level-1
Work Based Learning Requirement
Students who complete year 1 or more of the program and meet the Internship Program eligibility requirements may have the opportunity to complete an internship.
Credits
1/Year
Instructor
Scott Weiler
More Information
Uniform
- JTED program t-shirt (evening program)
Beneficial Classes to Take in High School
Academic Classes
- Math
- Science
CTE Classes
- Computer Science/Coding
- Engineering