Saturday, January 17, 2009

Choosing a Career in Electro-Mechanical Technology

Being skilled in a variety of electrical, electronic and
mechanical work can be a big advantage to any individual
especially in these uncertain times. While some people
possessing non-mechanical skills may not be fortunate to hang on
to their present jobs or may be unlucky to get employed today,
those with electrical and mechanical skills have a good chance
of keeping a regular job and getting higher wages owing to the
vital function they serve in major industries.

The field of electro-mechanical technology (EMT) is currently
experiencing rapid growth. This can be greatly attributed to the
continuous advancement of technology in an effort to keep up
with people’s changing technological needs and desires.
Electro-mechanical technology refers to a combination of
electrical, electronic and mechanical devices to be able to make
automated systems for various purposes such as in product
testing, manufacturing, electronic instrumentation and processes
that utilize computers.

Electro-mechanical devices can do numerous functions such as in
the automation and control of the manufacturing process,
documentation of distant stars via photographs and regulation of
cancer treatments to name a few. Among their major uses are to
measure the size, shape, color, weight or temperature of a
certain product.

A course in electro-mechanical technology normally includes
electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, sensor utilization and an
understanding of the different types of motors. Students
enrolled in this course are also taught about automation,
computers, robots, motor controls, computer-controlled
equipment, maintenance and mechanical drives. Most often, this
course takes two years to complete with the graduate earning an
associate degree in EMT.

Completing this course will enable a graduate to design
solutions for a variety of electro-mechanical equipment.
Ideally, they should be able to design, develop, test and
manufacture electrical and computer-controlled machines,
supervise the use of automated devices or assist engineers who
develop such equipment in performing tests, recording
information and making written reports. Graduates of this course
can land in industrial jobs such as being an electro-mechanical
technician, industrial electrical technician, machine electrical
assembly technician, maintenance electrician and mechanical
maintenance technician.

A degree in electro-mechanical instrumentation, for instance,
will give people the ability to help engineers design automated
systems utilizing computers, science-centered theories and math.
Among the careers one can go into are radio installation,
precision equipment repair and engineering technology.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics has
revealed that employment opportunities in the field of
electro-mechanical technology will continue to grow into the
future. The agency points to the fact that more industries
notably those involved in computer and office machines
manufacturing are installing electronic equipment in order to
improve their productivity and the quality of the products they
offer to consumers.

People who have earned an EMT degree or are interested in
getting one should know, however, that their education does not
stop after graduation. Technology is constantly changing and
those working in electro-mechanical jobs need to keep abreast
with the latest trends. One way they can advance in their career
is to specialize or pursue further studies.

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Article By : William Hauselberg

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