Starting this fall, NHTI will begin offering a new two-year associate’s degree in robotics and automation engineering technology.
Manufacturing is coming back strong, with a focus on robotics and automation. The new RAET program has been designed to provide students the skills and knowledge to qualify for these high-paying careers.
Students in the program will master engineering fundamentals by taking courses in engineering design, manufacturing processes, computer programming, circuit theory, and digital electronics. Emphasis is also placed on the study of mathematics and physical science, while English and social science courses broaden and improve the student’s communication skills.
A series of more advanced/specialized courses focuses on the integration of new and existing technologies and their application to product design and fabrication. Topics include robotics, machine vision, process automation, programmable logic controllers, motion control, and the use of computers for design and manufacture. The program is designed to prepare engineering technologists for employment in advanced manufacturing. Positions such as electro-mechanical technician have an average salary of $54,000 per year.
