Power the technology that keeps modern industry moving.
This program prepares students for entry-level jobs in any of the industrial electricity/electronics
cluster of occupations. Students will develop skills in the installation, maintenance,
and troubleshooting of industrial control systems with a focus on programmable logic
controllers, electronic sensors, and electronic control circuits.
Articulation Agreements
This program transfers seamlessly to:
- Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees
See WCC's Articulation Agreements for more details.
Next Steps
Apply See Program & Courses in Catalog Request Information
Career Outlook in Michigan
| Career Title |
Median Salary |
Annual Openings |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment |
$66,144 |
139 |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers |
$47,387 |
44 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
$74,442 |
253 |
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What do Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment do?
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Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
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Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
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Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
What skills do Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment have?
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Repairing:
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
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Operations Monitoring:
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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Quality Control Analysis:
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.