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Program Overview
Electro-Mechanical Technology, an associate degree in applied science, will prepare you to work as a technician or engineer. As a student in the Electro-Mechanical Technology program, you will:
- Develop solid technical knowledge of automation technologies including sensors, controllers, actuators, industrial networks and robotics.
- Design, build, program, maintain, repair automated manufacturing systems and equipment.
- Understand the applications of fluid power, electrical and mechanical technologies, programmable logic controllers and robotics.
- Know the theory and application of electromechanical systems.
- Apply critical thinking.
- Develop extensive use of problem solving and the troubleshooting skills.
- Gain hands-on training culminating in building a capstone project that integrates the broad knowledge of automated systems.
- Use a variety of computer and electronically controlled systems in both manufacturing and facilities environments.
- Learn skills necessary to program, assemble, install, troubleshoot, repair and modify machinery.
Be prepared to work in a challenging environment and compete for a well-paying career.
Get Started
For more information regarding the Electro-Mechanical 2-year program, please contact program director Peter Dettmer at psdettmer@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.5264 to begin exploring your future.
Program Details
Students in the Electro-Mechanical Technology program can attend full or part-time.
Electro-Mechanical Technology classes are offered at the Madison College Truax campus.
Careers
Earning your two-year associate degree in Electro-Mechanical at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as:
- Electro-Mechanical Technician
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Automation Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
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International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Application Dates
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is January 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:- High school transcript (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Electro-Mechanical Technology career.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
Students with an AAS transfer in with articulated general education transfer credit, 12 credits of 1000T Industrial Studies credits, and 15 credits of 3000T Industrial Studies credits. 27 credits of Industrial Studies electives can apply to the ITM.Wisconsin Private Schools
Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE. -
Career Outcomes
Perform work safely
- Follow Lock-out Tag-out safety procedures and practices to ensure proper start-up and shutdown of equipment
- Follow Personal Protective Equipment requirement
- Follow established safety policies and practices (e.g. OSHA, site specific)
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems and devices
- Verify proper operation or problem
- Identify the cause of the problem: mechanical, electrical
- Determine corrective action
- Utilize appropriate test equipment
Repair electrical and mechanical systems
- Utilize tools appropriate to the electro-mechanical field
- Select replacement components
- Configure replacement components
- Install replacement components
- Validate systems performance
Communicate Technical Information
- Interpret documentation of electro-mechanical devices and systems
- Use field specific technical terminology in speaking and writing
- Create electro-mechanical diagrams
- Document problems and solutions
- Interpret electro-mechanical diagrams
Integrate electrical and mechanical systems and devices
- Identify required communication protocols
- Configure electronic equipment for data communication compatibility
- Configure sensors, controls and actuators for system compatibility
- Install required communications infrastructure
- Verify communications between systems and devices
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 3 5 Number of Surveys Sent 3 5 Number of Surveys Returned 3 4 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 3 3 Percent Available for Employment 100.0% 75.0% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 0.0% 25.0% Available for Employment
2022 2023 Graduates Employed 3 3 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 3 3 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.0% 0.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.0% 0.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2022 2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.3 4 Number of Satisfaction Responses 3 4 Very Satisfied (4) 1 4 Percent Very Satisfied 33.3% 100.0% Satisfied (3) 2 0 Percent Satisfied 66.7% 0.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 3 4 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 3 3 Before Enrollment 0 1 Percent Before Enrollment 0.0% 33.3% While Attending the College 2 1 Percent While Attending the College 66.7% 33.3% After Training at the College 1 1 Percent After Training at the College 33.3% 33.3% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 3 3 In College District 2 3 Percent In College District 66.7% 100.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 1 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 33.3% 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% Salary Trend 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 3 2 Average Monthly Wage $4,979 $5,230 Average Hourly Wage $28.95 $30.41 Average Work Hours per Week 43.3 40.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Big Sky Engineering Inc Machine Builder/Debugger Verona Sub-Zero Freezer Co, Inc Mechanic Fitchburg Sub-Zero Freezer Co, Inc Maintenance Mechanic Fitchburg * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
