Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics
Through the Blinn College District Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Program, you learn to install, maintain, diagnose, and repair robotic and automated manufacturing systems. With an Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics, you can immediately enter the workforce, where your skills will be in high demand across a wide array of industries.
Degree and Certificate Plans
The 60-credit-hour AAS degree prepares students for positions in the emerging mechatronics field by teaching them to install, maintain, diagnose, and repair robotic and automated manufacturing systems. Students can start with an OSA and work their way up to the AAS degree.
Program FAQ
How do I choose which awards to pursue?
Through the program, students earn stackable credentials: a one-semester occupational skills award, a two-semester Level 1 certificate, a three-semester Level 2 certificate, and a four-semester Associate of Applied Science degree. With each award, students gain progressively advanced skills and are prepared for higher-paying career opportunities.
The 9-credit-hour Occupational Skills Award in Mechatronics prepares you for a career collaborating with engineers in the design, development, installation, and maintenance of intelligent computer-controlled systems.
The 18-credit-hour Level-1 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics includes the same content as the OSA and also covers fluid power, digital systems, and industrial automation.
The 30-credit-hour Level-2 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics builds upon the Level-1 Certificate with industrial electronics, microcomputer control, and instrumentation and safety.
The 60-credit-hour Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics includes all the content from the Level-2 Certificate and teaches you to install, maintain, diagnose, and repair robotic and automated manufacturing systems.
Which campuses offer these awards?
All four awards can be completed on the Waller campus.
What jobs does this degree prepare me for?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, electro-mechanical and mechatronics technicians earned a median salary of $70,760 in 2024 and work in a wide array of industries, including advanced manufacturing and robotics; telecommunications and information services; agriculture, food, and forestry; renewable engineering; transportation and logistics; and homeland security and defense.
What mechatronics courses does Blinn offer?
For degree plans, click the appropriate link below:
Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics
Level-2 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics
Level-1 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics
Occupational Skills Award in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics
Course descriptions are available in the Catalog.