A.A.S. Industrial Systems Engineering Technology

Electromechanical Technology Concentration

Program Overview

The Industrial Systems Engineering Technology (ISET) Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) program of study prepares students to enter several technology-driven fields. From high-tech manufacturing, chemical operations/production, nuclear power/service industry, to food & beverage processing, the skills of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair will continue to be in high demand. Students will receive a strong theoretical foundation and application of skills and knowledge in electricity/electronics; blueprint reading; mechanical systems; pneumatics; hydraulics; programmable logic controls (PLC); chemical technology; sensors; robotics; industrial tools and equipment; with applied theory in hands-on lab experiences.

Program Requirements

The objectives and goals of the program are to:

  • Provide specialized technical training for Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation and Automotive Production Technicians to allow students to analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot specific equipment in a related field. In addition, training will be provided in statistical analysis of collected data, problem solving, sampling, and the use of instrumentation. The program will also introduce students to quality control, manufacturing processes, industrial safety, computers, and CAD engineering drawing along with an appropriate blend of general education courses.

The Electromechanical Technology concentration has three specialty options:

  1. Automotive Production Technology: this  option will enable students to learn the skills and knowledge to install, maintain, operate, and repair complex industrial equipment relative to the automotive manufacturing industry. Students will focus on electrical principles, circuitry, electrical controls, robotics, blue-print reading, programmable logic controllers, computer-aided drafting, and other components related to automotive and OEM parts manufacturing industry. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills through concentrated classroom and hands-on learning.
  2. Electrical & Instrumentation Systems (E&I): this option will enable students to learn the skills and knowledge to install, maintain, operate, and program complex industrial electrical and controls systems. Students will focus on electrical / electronics principles, circuitry, robotics, blue-print reading, programmable logic controllers, motor controls, advanced instrumentation, digital control systems,  and other components related to the manufacturing and power production industries. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills through concentrated classroom and hands-on learning.
  3. Mechanical Systems: this option will enable students to learn the skills and knowledge in an environment where industrial machinery and hydraulic and pneumatic systems are prevalent. Students will develop a wide variety of technical skills in electrical fundamentals, fluid power, mechanical systems, metallurgy, welding principles, thermodynamics, mechanical maintenance principles, and numerical control machinery.  Students will acquire the knowledge and skills through concentrated classroom and hands-on learning.

Career Opportunities

Industrial maintenance technician, PLC technician, production supervisor, plant operations technician, industrial equipment repairer/maintainer, process operator/technician in the automotive, chemical, polymer, pharmaceutical, plastics, food/beverage, water/sewage, power, and pulp/paper industries.

For more information:

Engineering Technology Division
Chattanooga State Community College
4501 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37406-1097
Phone: (423) 697-4434 / 2496 or email: et_advising@chattanoogastate.edu