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Automation Technology

ATU Ozark | AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Automation Technology program offers an in-depth exploration of the components, circuits, instruments, and control systems integral to industrial automation. Students will cultivate a versatile skill set encompassing electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and computerized controls, preparing them for sophisticated integration tasks.

 

Stacey McCollough

Stacey McCollough

Program Chair

Industrial Controls Building
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949

(479) 508-8500 ext 6640
smccollough2@atu.edu

Cody Harkness

Cody Harkness

Instructor

Industrial Controls Building
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949

(479) 508-8500 ext 6641
charkness@atu.edu

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CAREER OPTIONS

You could work as a(n):

  • Controls Technician
  • Electronics Technician
  • Instrumentation Technician
  • Maintenance Technician

Alumni of our program work at:

  • ABB Motors
  • Hiram Walker Allied Domecq
  • Tokai Carbon
  • Tyson Foods

 Credentials that stack with this degree:

  • Bachelor of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Professional Studies

HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Demonstrate proper safety procedures.
    • Demonstrate proper safety procedures for industrial applications.
    • Recognize the need for safety procedures when working with electrical systems.
  • Demonstrate employment skills
    • Demonstrate workplace skills and communication.
    • Demonstrate ability to work in group setting.
    • Implement critical thinking skills in industrial applications.
    • Demonstrate management skills.
  • Demonstrate understanding of automated industrial machines
    • Design, implement, and troubleshoot industrial robot and automated system programs.
    • Install, design, and troubleshoot industrial motor control systems.
    • Design and troubleshoot Programmable Controller programs
    • Design and implement Human Machine Interface programs.
    • Install, design, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Demonstrate understanding of electrical and electronics theory.
    • Calculate voltage, current, or resistance using Ohm’s Law.
    • Design and test circuits using semi-conductors.
    • Design and test digital logic circuits.
    • Use Test equipment to troubleshoot and identify faulty components.
  • Demonstrate understand of computer systems and applications.
    • Demonstrate proper operation, navigation, and troubleshooting of computer systems and programs.
    • Write programs using an object-oriented programming language.
    • Design and install a complete network system.
    • Demonstrate the ability to diagnose computer hardware and software problems

 

SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN

  • Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs): Understanding how to program, install and troubleshoot PLCs.
  • Electrical Systems: Knowledge of electrical circuits, control systes, and wiring.
  • Robotics: Skills in operating, programming, and maintaining robotic systems.
  • Mechanical Systems: Understanding mechanical components and systems used in automation.
  • Sensors and Actuators: Knowledge of various sensors and actuators used in automated systems.
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD): Ability to use various CAD software packages to design and model automation systems.
  • Networking and Data Communication: Understanding of industrial networking, data communication, and cybersecurity.
  • Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Skills in diagnosing and repairing automated systems.
  • Safety Standards: nowledge of working safely in industrial settings. 
  • Software and Programming Languages: Proficiency in software and programming languages used in automation, such as ladder logic and other relevant programming tools.