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Ministry-approved title: Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Entrance Bursary Available
Recognized in Ontario and across Canada for outstanding faculty knowledge and skills, quality of learning experience, graduate satisfaction and graduation rate, this program explores the exciting worlds of robotics, industrial automation, instrumentation and control systems from a hands-on perspective.
Students in this program will:
Learn more about becoming an electromechanical engineering technician and apply online today.
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Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.
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DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:
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The best way to succeed in the field of electromechanical engineering technology is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals. Similar to an academic course, work terms are a mandatory component to this form of experiential learning.
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Durham College’s three-year program in electromechanical engineering technology will prepare you for a career in multiple aspects of automation technology, spanning the electrical and mechanical engineering boundaries. The program primarily focuses on industrial automation and its associated control systems, including PLC programming, design, and documentation.
Students in the electromechanical engineering program are the primary users of the world-class Integrated Manufacturing Centre (IMC) and industrial programming laboratories at Durham College, which provide our graduates with a competitive edge.
A superior, modern training facility, the IMC is a world-class, industrial-grade, automated facility that houses major equipment components including:
As part of the world-leading Fanuc Robotics Certified Education training program, all electromechanical engineering technology graduates earn Fanuc Robotics’ Handling Tool Operations and Programming Level 1 Certification. Key automation technology career opportunities are available in an endless number of application areas, including:
As a graduate of the electromechanical engineering technology program, you will specialize in designing, programming, integrating, analyzing, troubleshooting, modifying, maintaining, and repairing automated electromechanical engineering technology equipment, components, systems, and subsystems. In addition, you will be able to:
For those pursuing a role as an electromechanical engineering technician, our program offers comprehensive electromechanical engineering courses to build a strong foundation in this specialized field.
Please note: You will be required to purchase safety shoes and glasses in order to participate in many laboratory settings on campus.
The Electromechanical Engineering Technology (EMTY) program at Durham College is part of the industry-leading Fanuc Robotics Certified Education Training program, which provides students with the opportunity to earn the globally recognized Fanuc Robotics Handling Tool Operations and Programming Level-1 Certification directly within their course of study.
The Electromechanical Engineering Technology program has been recognized by the Royal Canadian Navy and now qualifies as a Canadian Armed Forces Paid Education program. In-program students could be eligible for full tuition subsidy.
The Electromechanical Engineering Technology program has been recognized by the Royal Canadian Navy and now qualifies for Canadian Armed Forces skill recognition, as well.
Learn more online or email RCNAttractionTeam-EquipeAttractionMRC@forces.gc.ca
The Electromechanical Engineering Technology (EMTY) program at Durham College is also part of the industry-leading Fanuc Robotics Certified Education Training program, which provides students with the opportunity to earn the globally recognized Fanuc Robotics Handling Tool Operations and Programming Level-1 Certification directly within their course of study.
The Electromechanical Engineering Technology program has been recognized by the Royal Canadian Navy and now qualifies for Canadian Armed Forces skill recognition. Learn more.
Durham College (DC) is proud to partner with Johnson Controls to award annual entrance bursaries in September of each year to five students entering their first semester of studies in the Electromechanical Engineering Technology program. Learn more and apply online today.
The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.
Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
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Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
Durham College (DC) is proud to partner with Johnson Controls to award annual entrance bursaries in September of each year to five students entering their first semester of studies in the Electromechanical Engineering Technology program. Applications for these bursaries open in August and are designed to help those with demonstrated financial need. Each Johnson Controls Entrance Bursary is valued at $3,500 and includes mentorship and networking opportunities with local Johnson Controls employees. Learn more and apply online today.
Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Recent Graduate Employers [PDF]
Your learning experience in the Electromechanical Engineering Technology program will be complemented by a mandatory 80-hour field placement related to your program of study. Placement provides students with relevant experience in the day-to-day work of being an electromechanical engineering technician and can be completed in various ways. Students are encouraged to search for their own positions in order to enhance their job search skills in consultation with a program-specific placement advisor.
If you decide to go to university during or after completing the electromechanical engineering technology program, Durham College offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:
Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits from our electromechanical engineering program towards a university degree.
Looking for more pathway opportunities or to transfer to Durham College? Click here for more information.
Certified Fanuc Robotics instructor and DC graduate with over 11 years of practical experience in the Building Automation Industry. Before becoming a professor at DC, Kelly held multiple positions designing and programming instrumentation-based PLC control system applications at Johnson Controls including Canada’s first fully digital hospital Humber River Health.
Amro holds a PhD in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, is a certified Fanuc Robotics instructor and has more than 20 years of experience in teaching engineering courses in different academic institutions. His experience is in built control systems based on classic PID controllers, PLC, neural-networks controllers, and microcontrollers to achieve specific dynamic performance. He has a research and development mindset on both mechanical and mechatronic systems design.
Beau spent multiple years in the automation industry as a controls system designer and VFD specialist. He programmed complex machines for multi-national clients including 3M, Boston Scientific, and Wrigley’s gum. A certified Fanuc robotics instructor and holds an M. Ed. degree in digital technologies. Beau’s thirst for automation learning never ends!
The first of its kind in Canada, the IMC is a world-class, industrial-grade, automated facility used by students in the School of Science and Engineering Technology. The facility houses major equipment components, including: operator touch screens, industrial networks and robots, conveyor systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) hardware, vision cameras, bar code scanners, RFID, and supervisory control and data acquisition software (SCADA). Learn to become an electromechanical engineering technician at this industry-leading facility!
The best way to succeed in the field of electromechanical engineering technology is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths, and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals. Similar to an academic course, work terms are a mandatory component of this form of experiential learning.
Students in the Electromechanical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma program will be invited to apply to the co-op option during their second academic semester. Entrance to the co-op option is limited, and the processes for securing a work term are competitive. Students who qualify for co-op will be eligible to complete a four-month, paid work term between the second and third years of their electromechanical engineering courses.
Supports are available through the Experiential Learning office to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, the Experiential Learning office is in contact with co-op students and their employers during the work terms to help with any questions related to this portion of their electromechanical engineering course. Upon completing the work term, co-op students return to campus to complete their final two academic semesters in the program before graduating as electromechanical engineering technicians.
Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.
Once you have transferred to the co-op option of this program, you will have a co-op administrative fee of $475 assessed to your accounts during the academic semester(s) prior to scheduled work term(s). The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to co-op students in the Electromechanical Engineering Technology program and other Durham College programs. These services are dedicated to support student success.
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