Robotics and Engineering Technology

The HFM CTE Robotics and Engineering Technology course is a STEM based program that allows students to use state-of-the-art equipment to learn about pathways in robotics and engineering careers. Students apply college level algebra and engineering to develop system approaches to solve problems.

An interdisciplinary program, students develop fundamental knowledge of electricity and electronics along with computer aided design and mechanics. Skills are applied to industrial automation; electro-mechanical systems, robot integration, Pneumatic and hydraulic power transmission.

The well-equipped laboratory space provides experience with electronics test equipment, FANUC industrial robots, Siemens logic controllers, laser cutting, 3D printing and more. The Career and Technical Center lab is further expanded through partnership with the FMCC Robotics Systems laboratory spaces including automation lab and chip fabrication/ metrology clean room.

Students can accumulate up to 14 college credits that can be used toward a four-year Electrical Engineering Technology degree or two-year FMCC Robotics and Systems Technology degree. Students in the Robotics and Engineering Technology program participate in internships with companies such as Precision Valve and Automation, Anderson-Negele, The Wesson Group, St. Mary’s Healthcare, The Gund Company and more.

Course Content

During the course of this innovative “2+1” program, students will complete their two-year HFM BOCES Career and Tech program while accumulating 25 college credits, and then be prepared to complete their associate degree in Electrical Technology at FMCC in one additional year.

The credits accumulated at HFM would be at no cost to the students when they continue to FMCC (articulated credits). Students who choose to enroll at a different college may still earn college credits, but would be individually responsible for the tuition cost of those credits.

Students enrolled in this program will utilize FMCC’s Center for Engineering and Technology laboratories, including the chip fabrication clean room, robotics lab, and electronics facility.