Electronics Technology

The student who is curious about taking something apart just to see how it works will definitely enjoy the Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering program. Students work in a modern technical laboratory complete with updated workstations and advanced test and measurement equipment.

In this program, students are prepared for mid-level positions in the dynamic and challenging fields of electronics and mechatronics, as well as have a significant advantage if pursuing a post-secondary college degree in engineering.Throughout the year, students reinforce their technical and theoretical knowledge through the construction of several exciting and interesting projects, such as a programmable 3D LED cube, Bluetooth wireless speaker, digital Multimeter, and more. Additionally, juniors and seniors are engaged in a year-long design project of their choice. Past projects have included such innovative things as a motorized skateboard, acoustic levitator, bone conduction speaker, plasma thruster, Tesla coil, and many others.

There are many manufacturers in our area that rely heavily on automation and mechatronics to produce their products. Most of these companies are desperate for skilled technicians to install, maintain, and repair their automated manufacturing lines. Students in this program are taught these very high-demand skills that pay high salaries.

Lastly, students will have the opportunity to participate in Pathfinders Tech’s robotics club, which is comprised of several VEX teams plus an FRC team (FIRST Robotics). By participating and competing on a robotics team, students will gain very important engineering skills through the use of gears, sprockets, motors, pneumatics, vision systems, sensors, and programmable controllers. Additional beneficial skills acquired by the students are teamwork, organization, planning, and adherence to strict timelines. These are also highly sought-after skills by all employers.