Industrial Robotics and Automation ATC

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

1. Apply electrical, motor control, and drive system principles to design, wire, test, and troubleshoot industrial control circuits and motion systems.

2. Program and integrate PLCs and robots using advanced instructions, analog I/O, PID control, and industrial networks to coordinate sensors, actuators, drives, and robotic cells.

3. Implement and maintain industrial networks and basic cybersecurity measures to support reliable, secure communication among PLCs, robots, HMIs, SCADA, and other connected devices.

4. Configure and support automated manufacturing systems, including conveyors, material handling, machine tending, mobile robots, and manufacturing execution systems.

5. Use Python and other digital tools for data collection, analysis, visualization, and automation tasks to support troubleshooting, optimization, and decision-making.

6. Diagnose and resolve complex faults in automated systems by applying systematic troubleshooting methods, data diagnostics, and predictive maintenance concepts.

7. Demonstrate effective teamwork, project management, and professional communication skills through planning, executing, and presenting integrated automation projects with industry-relevant documentation.

8. Apply safety standards, regulatory requirements, and lean/continuous improvement principles to design, operate, and improve automated processes that are safe, efficient, and sustainable.