Manufacturing and Automation Technology – AS Concentration

PROGRAM DETAILS
Department: Engineering Technology
Associate of Science
Duration: 2 years
Career focus/Specialization: CNC Machining, CAD Designing, Automation
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— What is Manufacturing and Automation Technology?

Manufacturing and Automation Technology focuses on the cutting-edge technologies and processes used by advanced manufacturers, giving you high-demand skills in computer-aided design software, machining, lathes, milling equipment, robotics, machine design, and automation systems.

Associate of Science (AS) in Engineering Technology/Manufacturing and Automation Technology Concentration

Manufacturing and Automation is one of the high-demand concentrations offered within our Engineering Technology Associate of Science Degree (AS) program. You will gain high-demand, specialized skills and knowledge in CNC Machining, CAD Drafting, and Automation.

In this concentration, you will first earn our “stackable” 8-month Certificate in CNC Machining, which focuses on the skills required for entry-level positions as a CNC machinist, CNC operator, or CNC specialist. Our hybrid teaching model combines virtual lectures with hands-on, in-person labs to teach you the core competencies that today’s employers demand.

After completing the Certificate in CNC Machining, you “stack” your certificate credits toward the requirements for your Associate of Science Degree (AS) in Engineering Technology-Manufacturing and Automation Technology concentration, allowing you to earn your degree and boost your earning power with just one additional year of study. The AS program builds on the skills attained in the Certificate and adds courses in rapid prototyping and automation, preparing you for roles such as Robotic Assembly Technician, Machining Technician, or Mechanical Technician.

The program content will be delivered through a combination of lectures and a range of weekly laboratory and training activities designed to teach and train you in the technical, analytical, and general education areas necessary to move your resume to the top of the pile. You will develop marketable skills in these four competency areas:

• Manufacturing: including CNC machining, 3D assembly models, milling processes, molding, and rapid prototyping (plasma cutters and 3D printers)
• Automation: including robot operations and maintenance, FANUC/UR, robotic control systems, and programmable logic controllers
• Computer Aided Design: including engineering drawings, 3D model building, CAD SolidWorks Certificate preparation
• General Education/Business: including algebra and trigonometry, calculus, project management, operations management, and ethics

Career Opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation

• Manufacturing Technician
• Mechanical Technician
• Robotic Assembly Technician

Students graduating from the Manufacturing and Automation Technology concentration would also be prepared to further their education toward a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at another institution.

Why Choose Franklin Cummings Tech?

• Generous financial aid
• Individual learning support
• Hybrid courses, including on-campus labs and online coursework
• Internship opportunities
• State-of-the-art equipment, software tools, and labs
• Program and course-level advising and mentorship
• Career guidance and counseling
• Annual Career Fair with major companies/industry partners

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• Majors and Concentrations
  • Automotive Technology – Certificate/AS
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  • Biotechnology – AS
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  • Building Energy Management – AS Concentration
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  • Business Management – BS
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  • CAD Drafting – Certificate
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  • CNC Machining – Certificate/AS Pathway
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  • Computer Information Technology – AS
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  • Construction Management – AS
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  • Cybersecurity – AS Concentration
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  • Electric Vehicle Technology – AS Concentration
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  • Engineering Technology – AS
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  • Manufacturing and Automation Technology – AS Concentration
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  • Mechatronics Technology – AS Concentration
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  • Network and Systems Support – Certificate/AS Pathway
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  • Opticianry – AS
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  • Practical Electricity – Certificate
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• Center for Computing and Interdisciplinary Technology
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