Industrial Controls

Overview

Have you ever thought it would be cool to control big industrial machines with computers and electronics? Would you like to operate the heart of plant that produces power, petrochemicals, paper pulp, taconite or textiles? Enroll in the electronic engineering technology – industrial controls AAS degree at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN. Get a solid foundation in electronic theory and electrical engineering principles. Then take it a step further to prepare for a career as an electronic/electrical technician.

Skills & Knowledge

• Read and understand circuit schematics
• Circuit analysis
• Troubleshoot and repair circuits
• Use electronic test equipment (oscilloscope, digital multi-meter, signal generator)
• Install, program, and troubleshoot programmable controllers (PLCs)
• Install, troubleshoot, and configure AC and DC motors
• Install and configure PC hardware components, e.g. memory, hard drives, modems, and network cards
• Cabling using appropriate standards and media

Plan Your Education

The Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.