Automation & Control Technology

What do these things have in common: Amazon Fulfillment Center, self driving cars, the local car wash, TopGolf driving range, the self check out at the grocery store, or just about any manufacturing facility? Automation! That’s right, every one of these are connecting computers to machines to make our lives easier. People who know how to make computers and machines work together are in huge demand and this demand will only grow!

Think about what is happening in modern manufacturing… Someone places and order for anything from a custom window, a personalized t-shirt, to a car. An automated system consisting of computers, robots, machines and quality systems autonomously starts to make the product with limited human interaction. It’s called Industry 4.0 and it’s the latest industrial revolution. The fourth industrial revolution applies technological advancements like machine learning, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and analytics to create smart, near-autonomous facilities and operations.

State Tech’s Automation program will prepare you for the revolution that is happening before our eyes. Graduates who can integrate computers with machines can almost name their price because of the high demand. If you have an interest in computers and integrating them with machines to do things we have only dreamt about in the past you should check out this program.

The Automation and Control Technology program at State Tech prepares students to power the future of automation. With a strong focus on hands-on learning, students gain expertise in installing, calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex automated systems that integrate electricity, electronics, robotics, and fluid power.

Courses are taught by industry professionals who bring real-world experience into the classroom, ensuring students master both technical skills and professional best practices in workplace safety, organization, and problem solving. Students also train with state-of-the-art technology, including GuardLogix PLCs, and have the opportunity to earn FANUC certification, enhancing their career readiness.

Every student completes an internship, gaining on-the-job experience and connections that often lead directly to employment. As industries increasingly rely on automation to drive productivity, demand for skilled technicians continues to rise. State Tech graduates are equipped to design, install, and maintain automated systems across diverse sectors, from manufacturing and logistics to energy and healthcare.

At State Tech, you won’t just work with machines, you’ll make them work for the world.