Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing is a critical sector of Tennessee’s economy.  There are a lot of available jobs in manufacturing fields, which means you'll be setting yourself up for almost certain job security. Do you enjoy finding out how things work? Have you ever taken something apart just to put it back together again? Do friends and family come to you for technology troubleshooting? If so, you may have a future in advanced manufacturing. 

Compared to the national rate of 5.2 percent, job creation in Tennessee is soaring in manufacturing fields, accounting for $30.2 billion in manufactured goods exported every year and a nine percent overall increase over the last four years. 

Mechatronics

The Mechatronics program of study is designed for students interested in becoming mechatronics technicians, electrical technicians, mechanical engineering technicians, robotics technicians, or mechatronics engineers. Course content focuses on the components of manufacturing systems, collection and analysis of quality data, electronics, mechanics, fluid power systems, computers and control systems, and technical documentation and troubleshooting.
COURSE STANDARDS: Year 1:  Principles of Manufacturing Year 2:  Robotics & Automated SystemsYear 3:  Mechatronics I
  • Clarksville High School
  • Kirkwood High School

Post Secondary Opportunities

Degree and certification programs in the field of Mechatronics are available at TCAT, NSCC, APSU.

Career Fields in Mechatronics

Automation Engineer

Controls Engineer

Electro-Mechanical Technician

Industrial Engineering Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Manufacturing Production Technician

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Mechatronics Engineer

Mechantronics Technician

Process Engineer

Robotics Technician