

They become qualified to troubleshoot and maintain these automated systems. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automation Technology Specialist students develop a background in the electronic control of hydraulic and pneumatic valves so they can assist in the design and assembly of electronically-controlled fluid power systems. The work involves creating new circuits to match customer needs and calculating or sizing circuit components to meet speed and force requirements. This area is for you if you like working with customers to decrease machine downtime or to increase a machine's speed and efficiency. Technical sales and design prepares students for inside technical sales, outside technical sales and hydraulic/pneumatic circuit design. This area is ideal if you enjoy working with your hands to repair equipment or to fabricate and assemble new machines. Mechanical installation and repair of hydraulic/pneumatic components prepares students for jobs in industrial plant maintenance and field service. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automation Technician students concentrate their studies in one of two areas:

We offer a two-year Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automation Technician Associate in Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) and a one-year certificate. The degree option takes six quarters to complete, and the certificate takes four quarters.
