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Mechatronics Technology

Offerings for Mechatronics Technology:

Credit Certificate

Continuing Education Certificate

The level one certificate provides the student with fundamental knowledge of computers, robotics, electrical systems and controls. The level two certificate provides students with fundamental knowledge in mechanical systems and more advanced knowledge in robotics.

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Learn the basics of being a production assistant in less than six months!
Train in hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and compressors and get the skills manufacturing businesses need.

Offerings Available at:

CyFair
North Harris

What is Mechatronics?
Mechatronics-a hybrid of Mechanical and Electronics Engineering-can best be described in one word: diversity.

Mechatronics training teaches a combination of skills that result in the ability to perform many different jobs in various industries. Mechatronics equipment integrates electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics and computer control.

Mechatronics technicians are well paid to maintain manufacturing equipment, robots, automated machines, cars, gas pumps, and security systems. Work environments range from clean rooms and manufacturing plants to working in the field where the equipment is located.

Jobs in Mechatronics Technology
Mechatronics is not assigned to any particular trade or job category. The training provides for a host of integrated skills that can be applied in a variety of job contexts that include some of the following employers:

Shell Exploration & Production
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Plastipak, Houston
Koch Machine Tool
Toshiba International Corp.
Halliburton
Chevron

Mechatronics Technology At-a-Glance
Lone Star College System is the first to offer a Mechatronics program in the Gulf Coast region.

Tell me more about the Mechatronics Technology program at Lone Star College
Lone Star College-CyFair and North Harris both have Mechatronics Technology credit programs that offer a Marketing Skills Award, Certificate I and a Certificate II. At LSC-CyFair, there is also a Certificate I and Certificate II program offered through Continuing Education.

Earning Potential
Many jobs start at over $40,000 per year and top $100,000 (with significant experience and qualifications).

Job Forecast
In Texas, there will be a 22 percent increase in the field of Mechatronics over the next seven years. More than 100 manufacturing companies within the Lone Star College System service-area employ 100-plus employees and are currently employing Mechatronics Technicians.

For more information please visit our Mechatronics Technology Department.

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