Ontario College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technician - Automated Manufacturing (Optional Co-op) in Cambridge Canada | Conestoga College

This diploma program equips students with essential skills for careers in modern automated manufacturing environments. Alongside building expertise in numerically controlled production systems, participants will develop a solid foundation in general manufacturing and design principles. Graduates can pursue diverse career paths such as programming CNC machines and implementing manufacturing systems with robotics integration. The comprehensive coursework covers: implementing numerical control (NC) programming principles; applying CAD/CAM methods to bridge design and production; exploring robotics fundamentals; studying power transmission device design; and employing quality assurance, process planning, and production control methods to solve real-world manufacturing challenges. The curriculum incorporates Industry 4.0 concepts and connected enterprise technologies, with hands-on experience in 3D CAD/CAM software and additive manufacturing. Recognizing that modern technicians must be effective communicators, the program teaches students to convey technical information clearly using verbal, visual, and digital communication methods. The first two years are shared with the Mechanical Engineering Technology (Automated Manufacturing) program.

Duration: 2 years
Intake: September 2024
Location: Cambridge – Fountain Street
Qualification: Ontario College Diploma