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Manufacturing/Industrial Technology Are you fascinated by electricity and electronics? Are you interested in learning how automation works? Do you enjoy tinkering with a machine to change what it does? Do you enjoy working with your hands on mechanical systems? Do you enjoy using electricity to improve your quality of life? If you answer yes to these questions, one, or several of the MIT programs can prepare you for a rewarding career in electricity, electronics, or manufacturing. The programs cover the major areas of Industrial Technology so chances are we have a program that will focus on your area of interest. What is Manufacturing-Industrial Technology? Manufacturing-Industrial Technology is a program area in which a student can earn an associate degree in one of 5 focus areas or “specializations”. Each area concentrates on one particular career field in manufacturing and industrial automation and control. Because hands-on experience is so important to learning and developing skills, all of the technical courses in the programs include a lab component in which you will apply what you are learning in class. All of these programs have a common core of classes that help you learn to communicate professionally (English, Oral Communications), understand the fundamentals of energy and motion (Physics), learn the mathematics you will need in technical classes, and to help you to understand how your role as a respected technician fits into the greater society of our community, nation and world (Humanities, Social Science). In addition to the general education courses, because electricity is used in all aspects of industry, all students study the fundamentals of electricity including Direct Current Circuits and Alternating Current Circuits. Finally, we realize that many times workers in industry are in need of specific training and are not in a position to take all of the classes needed for an AAS degree. For that reason, any of our classes can be taken by any person who has the required background. In addition, we offer many certificates that you can earn as you progress through the programs. Below is a list of the majors and the areas each degree covers. Each area is described in greater detail below. Industrial Maintenance Technology machines, automation, manufacturing systems, welding Electronics Engineering Technology electricity, electronic devices, digital circuits Industrial Engineering Technology manufacturing, electronics, motors, electronic devices, digital systems Computer Maintenance Engineering Technology electronic devices, digital logic circuits, computer hardware and software, networking Electrician National Electric Code, electrical power service, construction electrician Industrial Electrician Construction, Motor Controls, PLC’s Construction Electrician Residential and Business Wiring Motor Control Electrician Motor Controls, Fluid Power, PLC’s Industrial Maintenance Technology Industrial Maintenance Technology involves keeping industrial systems working properly. Technicians working in industry are the people who work directly with machines: troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, re-programming, and maintaining them. They are involved with installing machines, making them work, taking care of them so they do not break down (maintenance), re-programming/re-building them to do different tasks, and trouble-shooting and repairing them when they fail. Electronics Engineering Technology This program studies the fundamentals of electricity and focuses on electronic devices and digital electronics. This program is for the person who wants to understand the basics of electricity and electronics and go to work in the electronics area in electronics repair, electronics assembly, and testing. Industrial Engineering Technology Industrial Engineering Technology involves the electrical systems that are used in industry. Unlike the Maintenance Technology programs, this program focuses strictly on electricity, electronics, logic controls, and electrical drive systems. This program is for the person who wants a rewarding career in industry, yet wants to work with electronics and electricity. Computer Maintenance Engineering Technology If your interest is more in computers and the electronics industry, this is the program you want to study. In addition to the fundamentals of electricity, this program goes deeper into digital logic circuits, electronic devices, how computers work, and how to network computers. Electrician If your desire is to become a professional electrician this program is for you. We offer three degreed programs focused on three major areas in electrical wiring and construction. This program adds the Nation Electrical Code, rotating machines, and motor controls to the program core, and students take focused courses to complete each program. The three areas of specialization are: Industrial Electrician, Construction Electrician, and Motor Control Electrician. For questions about this page or to report problems, please contact Mike Binzer Revised 11/16/05