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Control Systems Specialist

THIS IS AN EMERGING SECTOR

Controls Systems Specialist combine knowledge of mechanical technology with knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits. They operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, robotic, or electromechanical equipment. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

(Related job titles: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Computer Network Support Specialists, Electro-Mechanical Technicians, Robotics Technicians)

Work Environment:

Specialist work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers. They work in many industrial environments often at both offices and production sites. Job invoices manual work with different machines and equipment.

Pay:

Starting $38,230
Some Experience $65,145
Significant Experience $93,454

Education:

Programs:

  • Electronics
  • Electromechanical Technology

 

Degrees:

  • Electronic Microprocessor/Microcontroller Design Option
  • Electronic Communication Systems Option

 

Certificates:

  • Electronics
  • Electronics Electronic Communication Systems Option
  • Electronics Technician Level I
  • Electronics Electronic Microprocessor/Microcontroller Design Option
  • Electronics-Computer Technician-Basic
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Advanced Electromechanical Technology

 

Regional Colleges Offering These Programs:

San Diego City College:

http://www.sdcity.edu/Electronics
http://www.sdcity.edu/AcademicPrograms/ProgramsofInstruction/ElectromechanicalEngineeringTechnology.aspx

Southwestern Community College

http://www.swccd.edu/documents/programs/electronics.pdf