Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The Mechatronics Technician installs, operates, supports, upgrades or maintains the automated material handling equipment and systems that support the packaging, manufacturing and supply chain industries. This program familiarizes students with the basic mechanical and electrical skills and standard operation procedures found in these areas of industry.
Award Outcomes
Demonstrate safe work practices
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Industrial electrical systems
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical systems
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot motor control systems
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie
First Semester
| ARET1126 | Mechanical Power Transmission | 3 |
| ARET1161 | Mechatronic Systems | 3 |
| ARET1175 | Industrial Electricity and Electronics I | 3 |
| ARET1190 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| ARET2105 | Fluid Power Motion Control | 2 |
| Choose any 2 credit CMAE course | 2 |
Second Semester
| ARET1130 | Maintenance Operations | 2 |
| ARET1140 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 3 |
| ARET1155 | Automation Controls | 3 |
| ARET1170 | Troubleshooting Mechatronic Systems | 3 |
| ARET1180 | Industrial Electricity and Electronics II | 3 |
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| Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 1 | |
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| Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2 | |
MnTC Goal Area Courses
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at https://hennepintech.edu/future-students/transfer/mn-transfer-curriculum.html. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Graduation (33 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
2/27/2026 : BP 4016 / EP 4006