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Electrical Engineering Technology: Automation and Controls
- Program type
Career
- Program category
Physical technologies
- Length
3 years
- Admission
Autumn
- Work-Study program
Eligible
Students learn about the design, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments in industrial control systems. They work with sensors, motors, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), programming platforms, drive systems and robots. This leads to employment in three specialized fields: factory automation, process control and the Industrial Internet of Things (IloT), in which computing is applied to operational systems.
Through extensive hands-on experience and internships, students are well-prepared to obtain industry certifications in mechatronics, process control and automation. Graduates enjoy a job placement rate of over 90% in a wide range of industries, such as mining, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage production, forestry and energy.
Why choose this program?
- Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and equipment
- Apply your knowledge through paid internships
- Hone your analytical, teamwork and problem-solving skill
- Contribute to technological advancement in a variety of sectors
Admission requirements
Work-study program
Employability profiles
Internship partners
Career perspective
A DCS in Electrical Engineering Technology: Automation and Controls prepares you for a career in:
- Automation programming
- Electrodynamics
- Electromechanics
- Quality control
- Industrial design
- Research and development
- Instrumentation
You may work in sectors as diverse as transportation, electronics, retail, manufacturing, telecommunications, mining, energy and more.
University studies?
Graduates who wish to continue their studies at university have a head start with the practical experience they gain at Vanier. Be sure to consult with an Academic Advisor to know the prerequisites for your chosen program.
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