Manufacturing and Process Technology

What is “mechatronics” you ask.  It’s the study and practice of integrating traditional tools and equipment with modern technology into a single system.  This may include working with robotics, communications (wired and wireless), electronics, motors, pumps, electricity, pneumatic equipment, hydraulics, and CNC equipment.  

Manufacturing and Process Technology provides students the ability to specialize their training to work in a variety of industry settings in our area including manufacturing facilities, data centers, food or chemical processing plants, and other businesses with need for regular facility or equipment maintenance.

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  1. Communicate effectively and respectfully using verbal, written, and computer skills
  2. Students will be able to reason mathematically using methods appropriate to the profession
  3. Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork and/or workplace specific skills related to human relations.
  4. Conduct measurements, analyze and interpret data, and propose methods for resolving problems
  5. Assist with the research, planning, and completion of projects, with consideration for processes, budgets, material, and time
  6. Draft, modify, and/or interpret technical drawings

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Degrees & Certificates

AAS-T Manufacturing & Process Technology: Maintenance Emphasis

Total Credits: 90

AAS-T Manufacturing & Process Technology: Mission Critical Operations Emphasis

Total Credits: 90

AAS-T Manufacturing & Process Technology: Robotics and Automation Emphasis

Total Credits: 90

Manufacturing and Process Technology Contact
Manufacturing and Process Technology Faculty/Staff
Justin Henley headshot

Henley, Justin

Industrial Systems Technology Faculty
JHenley37@bigbend.edu
509-793-2265
Gina Cutts

Cutts, Gina

MPT/IST Instructor
ginac@bigbend.edu
Gary Baker

Baker, Gary

Manufacturing Technology Associate Faculty
GaryB@bigbend.edu
(509) 793-2114
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