Assist in the design, assembly, development, testing, and repair of automation control, electrical, mechanical, and electronic components. Includes preparation for National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification exams. Prepare to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly and product distribution systems that use other methodologies to accomplish system management. These systems include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic devices. Through this certificate, graduates will gain the skills to design, install, and maintain complex production systems. Includes preparation for National Institutes of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certification exams.
What can I do with this certificate?
Career Options: Entry-level employment as an Automation Engineer Technician, Electronics Assembly Technician, or Maintenance and Instrumentation Technician in the manufacturing, defense, energy/utility, mining, or healthcare industries.
Academic Options: Pursue the Automated Industrial Technology Level II certificate.
Gainful Employment Information: www.pima.edu/ge-crtmch
Department/Contact Information:
Dean: 520-206-7134
Program/Major Codes: CRTMCH/MCH
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