Electrical Engineering Technician – Industrial

Experiential learning 

Receive hands-on, real-world training within a supportive learning environment that fosters personalized interactions with instructors: 

• During your first year of study, gain a working understanding of electricity and electronics, as well as the fundamental skills needed in electrical construction and automation. 
• Develop skills in electrical installation, motor control and the basics of industrial processes – including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and process control. 
• Experience hands-on work with actual PLCs in your first year, not just simulation software. 
• Gain a solid understanding of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code. 
• A second year of study delivers skills required in installing, configuring, maintaining and calibrating industrial control systems, including industrial robotic and automated production systems. 
• Apply your knowledge to extracurricular projects, such as building a racecar simulator arcade game using only automation equipment and software. 

Outstanding faculty make the difference 

• Learn with dedicated instructors who come from and still work in the industry. 
• Professors have extensive backgrounds in manufacturing, engineering, construction, technology and telecommunications in a variety of roles such as industrial and construction/maintenance electrician, lead technician, technical project manager, network engineer and corporate trainer. 

Loyalist’s focus on industrial automation provides the foundation for a vast array of career options: 

• Industrial, construction/maintenance electrician 
• Alternative energy technician 
• Alarm systems technician 
• Smart home technician 
• Automation specialist 
• Robotics technician 
• Programmable logic controller programmer 
• Appliance repair 
• Heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) 
• Electrical estimator 
• Industrial networking specialist 
• Electrical inspector 
• Electrical systems and products trainer 
• Communications systems technician 
• Gaffer (movie/video production electrician) 
• Railway signal technician

Our grads get great jobs

• Electrical Designer, Bombardier Inc. 
• Millwright/Machine Maintenance, Horizon Plastics International Inc. 
• Construction/Maintenance Electrician, Hydro One 
• Electrical Apprentice, Quorum International 
• Account Manager, Torbram Electric Supply