Electromechanical Engineering Technician (Co-op) Fanshawe College

Overview

 The Electromechanical Engineering Technician (Co-op)  Graduate Diploma offered at Fanshawe College will provide the skills to give your dreams the jolt they need. 

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

This Fanshawe College program is aligned with IRCC's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 15.0403. Please consult the IRCC website to verify current Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) alignment.

Key Facts

You’ll learn the principles of robotics and as you progress through the program you'll be eligible to earn a FANUC Robotics Certification through our FANUC Robotics Certified Education Robot Training. You’ll also learn the principles of PLC automation, HMI development and pneumatic control circuits.

The range of skills needed for success in the modern economy are diverse, so you’ll also study project management, laws and ethics, reason and writing in preparation for an exciting and challenging career. The EMN program is a two-year, four-semester program of academic study and practical application. As a co-op program, students will get the chance to get hands on experience in their chosen field.

Students will also get to demonstrate their mastery of electromechanical principles and skills through a 15-week capstone project. Students will learn the principles of PLC automation, HMI development and pneumatic control circuits. The basics of mechanical prints, tolerances and the nuances behind designing and building modern electromechanical machinery are taught through AutoCad and SolidWorks. Additionally students will develop the necessary critical thinking skills to be capable of analyzing, modifying, maintaining and repairing electromechanical systems.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Electromechanical Engineering Technician program will be prepared to work in product design and validation as well as manufacturing environments involving:

• Electromechanical systems installation and commissioning
• Robotics and automation
• CAD / Solidworks design
• Electromechanical process troubleshooting
• Engineering maintenance
• Technical sales

Career opportunities exist with advanced manufacturing environments, process development, commissioning, modification and maintenance and controls development.

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Electromechanical Engineering Technician program:

• Electro-Mechanical Technician

Provides technical support for automated material handling equipment.

• Electromechanical Engineering Technician

Responsible for the development and commissioning of automation projects throughout the manufacturing process, from initial concept to installation.

• Electromechanical Engineer

Experienced, accomplished, self-motivated, hands-on individual for maintaining and supporting a company’s products

Accreditation

• This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada