These certificates are financial aid eligible to help cultivate the next generation of skilled technical professionals for Ohio’s emerging semiconductor industry.
Automation & Mechatronics Technician Certificates
These certificates will begin in Fall 2026.
Automation & Mechatronics Technician Certificates
Two Short-term Certificates for High-Tech Careers
Starting in Fall 2026, Ohio University Chillicothe will offer financial-aid eligible technical certificates in automation and mechatronics, providing a quick path to in-demand careers.
- Complete a certificate in as little as one year.
- Earn these certificates as you work toward an associate or bachelor’s degree.
If you’re still in high school, you can take many of these courses via our College Credit Plus Pathways.
The certificates were created as a direct response to an increased demand for manufacturing technicians in Ohio. You'll become workforce-ready for high-tech companies like Intel and other advanced manufacturers.
Ohio’s growth in high-tech manufacturing brings with it the promise of high-paying jobs. This industry directly employs nearly a quarter of a million workers in the U.S., but there is a current shortage of skilled workers to meet production demands, many in jobs with technician roles.
17% increase
in expected demand for Automation Technicians in Ohio between 2022 and 2028
70%
of projected 3,000 new jobs at Intel will be technician roles
Mechatronics Technician Certificate
The Mechatronics Technician certification is now offered to students who want to combine the application of electronics and mechanics to better understand and improve industrial processes. Students will develop the skills to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electro-mechanical systems that include fluid-power, mechanical drives, electric motor control and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). As high-tech manufacturing continues to expand in Ohio, there is a growing need for skilled mechatronics technicians to operate and maintain industrial equipment.
Required Courses
- ENGT 1200 - Basic Electronics Credit Hours: 4
- ENGT 1500 - Machine Repair Credit Hours: 3
- ENGT 2200 - Basic Hydraulics and Pneumatics Credit Hours: 3
- ENGT 2210 - Programmable Logic Controllers 1 and Motor Controls Credit Hours: 3
- ENGT 2630 - Process Control Credit Hours: 3
Potential Careers
Students have a wide variety of career opportunities through a mechatronics technician certificate. Upon the completion of this certification, students will be prepared to start their careers as mechatronics technicians, electromechanical repair technicians, test technicians and more. Graduates may work for manufacturers or field service providers to test, maintain and operate electromechanical equipment to ensure productivity and safety.
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Learning Environment
These courses will be taught using the latest advanced technology, including industrial robots, robotic vision systems, programmable logic controllers, mechatronic trainers and other advanced manufacturing equipment.
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Admissions
Whether you're still in high school or already in the workforce, it's a great time to add a technical certificate to your career plans. You can start by applying for one certificate, then build on that coursework to add an additional certificates.
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1The median salary for a mechatronics technician is $60,000 per year, as is the median salary for a manufacturing technician, according to O*NET Online.