Fluid Power Engineering Technology
DELIVERY
Day and Evening
START
Fall or Spring Semester
CAMPUS
Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie Campus
OVERVIEW
Are you interested in the way things move? Fluid Power Engineering Technology takes that curiosity and puts it to work. The fluid power industry is one of the fastest growing technologies today. Fluid power technicians are responsible for researching and designing, fabricating, operating, testing, servicing, and selling fluid power systems. You will work with hand and machine tools, evaluating and adjusting systems for maximum efficiency. At HTC, you will get the hands-on training that prepares you for success, so you are ready for opportunities in industries such as automation, material handling and processing, heavy equipment, plant automation, and fluid power distribution.
- Fluid Power Engineering Technician (A.A.S.)
- Fluid Power Engineering Technician (Diploma)
- Fluid Power Mechanic (Diploma)
- Hydraulic Engineering Technician (A.A.S.)
- Hydraulic Engineering Technician (Diploma)
- Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Occupational Cert.)
- National Certified Fluid Power Specialist (Advanced Technical Cert.)
- Pneumatic Engineering Technician (A.A.S.)
- Pneumatic Engineering Technician (Diploma)
LABS AND CLASSROOMS
Our labs are equipped with over a million dollars of equipment used to train students on both the state-of-the-art equipment using computers, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), servos and proportional control valves, instrumentation etc., as well as the more simple manual and solenoid control systems. There are lots of hydraulic systems and components to work with as well as pneumatic, electrical, and electronics hardware for hands on learning.
SUPPLIES/TOOLS
Tools and equipment that are used in our lab are provided by the college. You will need to have your own pair of safety glasses and a TI-30XA calculator along with notebooks and necessary supplies. If you have a different scientific calculator, that you are comfortable with, you may use it.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students will be expected to purchase or have the use of the various textbooks that will be required throughout the program. We try to minimize the number of books to purchase and get a lot of use out of each required book.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
We will be using both a classroom and a working lab. The classrooms have confortable chairs. You will receive hands-on training in the fluid power engineering lab and the manufacturing engineering technology lab. It will be your responsibility to help keep the labs clean and safe as you work on various projects that will enhance your learning. Education should be fun, enjoyable, and very informative. The instructors will make your experience at HTC a great one that you will remember for a lifetime.
JOB OUTLOOK
The fluid power industry is one of the fastest growing technologies today. Technicians will find employment with industries in automation, material handling and processing, heavy equipment, plant automation, and fluid power distribution. These opportunities will exist in large and small local companies as well as international markets. Jobs will include supervision, engineering, inside and outside sales consultant, and product development.
The job market for a hydraulic or pneumatic technician has been steady. Prior to 2009, each campus received approximately 300 jobs postings each year. Most of them were offers from a wide variety of companies. 2011 is seeing fewer companies with requests for a larger number of graduates.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Gainful Employment Information
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES Fluid Power Engineering Technician and/or Fluid Power Certified Specialist
SALARY $35,000 to $50,000 is a typical starting salary. Three years of experience greatly enhances your earning potential.
INSTRUCTORS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PARTNERSHIPS
ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATIONS
ARTICULATIONS
Our labs are equipped with over a million dollars of equipment used to train students on both the state-of-the-art equipment using computers, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), servos and proportional control valves, instrumentation etc., as well as the more simple manual and solenoid control systems. There are lots of hydraulic systems and components to work with as well as pneumatic, electrical, and electronics hardware for hands on learning.
SUPPLIES/TOOLS
Tools and equipment that are used in our lab are provided by the college. You will need to have your own pair of safety glasses and a TI-30XA calculator along with notebooks and necessary supplies. If you have a different scientific calculator, that you are comfortable with, you may use it.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students will be expected to purchase or have the use of the various textbooks that will be required throughout the program. We try to minimize the number of books to purchase and get a lot of use out of each required book.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
We will be using both a classroom and a working lab. The classrooms have confortable chairs. You will receive hands-on training in the fluid power engineering lab and the manufacturing engineering technology lab. It will be your responsibility to help keep the labs clean and safe as you work on various projects that will enhance your learning. Education should be fun, enjoyable, and very informative. The instructors will make your experience at HTC a great one that you will remember for a lifetime.
JOB OUTLOOK
The fluid power industry is one of the fastest growing technologies today. Technicians will find employment with industries in automation, material handling and processing, heavy equipment, plant automation, and fluid power distribution. These opportunities will exist in large and small local companies as well as international markets. Jobs will include supervision, engineering, inside and outside sales consultant, and product development.
The job market for a hydraulic or pneumatic technician has been steady. Prior to 2009, each campus received approximately 300 jobs postings each year. Most of them were offers from a wide variety of companies. 2011 is seeing fewer companies with requests for a larger number of graduates.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Gainful Employment Information
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES Fluid Power Engineering Technician and/or Fluid Power Certified Specialist
SALARY $35,000 to $50,000 is a typical starting salary. Three years of experience greatly enhances your earning potential.
INSTRUCTORS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PARTNERSHIPS
ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATIONS
ARTICULATIONS
