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Associate of Automation Engineering Technology

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

  • Marinette, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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About the program

Prepares graduates for work with automated machine systems, Robotics and industrial controls.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Automation Engineering Technology and apply scientific and technical reasoning
  • Evaluate design choices
  • And communicate practical solutions.

Career outcomes

  • Controls designer
  • Automation technician
  • Controls technician
  • Engineering technician
  • Controls engineer in training
  • Automation engineer in training

Curriculum

  • 62-credit associate degree on a semester study plan. Core study: control logic
  • PLC automation
  • Robotics
  • Power electronics and drives
  • Discrete control systems
  • HMI
  • Machine wiring and safety
  • Automation systems integration
  • Technical reporting.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion (diploma
  • Transcripts or national entrance score report)
  • Proof of financial support for the first year
  • Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 68
  • IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95) or start in the Intensive English Program
  • Passport copy.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (diploma, Transcripts or national entrance score report), Proof of financial support for first year, Passport.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 68
  • Duolingo 95

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application Form
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Passport Copy
  • Proof of Financial Support
  • English Language Proficiency Evidence.

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements and deadlines. Apply online through the designated application portal and pay the 130 USD application fee. Upload proof of secondary school completion
  2. Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 68
  3. IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95)
  4. Proof of first-year financial support and a passport copy. After admission
  5. Apply for your visa. The international office then helps with housing and class scheduling in Green Bay.

Other costs

Tuition per year$8,589, $7,672 USD
Application fee$130 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMarinette Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of STEM
DepartmentAutomation Engineering Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value62
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteAfter enrolment, Eligible international students may apply for NWTC Foundation scholarships, Which generally range from USD 500 to USD 1,500 per semester, Awards are competitive.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    2 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    214 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.