Robotics and Manufacturing Technology

Career in Robotics and Manufacturing

The Finger Lakes and Greater Rochester regions have a strong high-tech manufacturing sector. Find careers in automation, electronics, food and beverage production, medical technology, optics, pharmaceuticals, and precision manufacturing.

FLCC is in the center of the NY SMART I-Corridor, which runs from Buffalo to Syracuse. Many global companies, including Corning, Micron, and Moog, are in this region. Our regional partnerships offer networking and internship opportunities for future robotics professionals. 

4-Year College Transfer Pathways

While the A.A.S. degree prepares you for immediate entry into the workforce, many FLCC students pursue further education. Our advisors can help you stay on track to earn your bachelor’s degree.

• Joint Admissions Agreements admit you into FLCC and a four-year school at the same time.
• Transfer Articulation Agreements ensure seamless transfer of your FLCC credits to a partner institution.

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Top Regional Transfer Schools

Graduates of our engineering and high-tech manufacturing programs have transferred to:

• Alfred State College
• Binghamton University
• Buffalo State University
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• SUNY Oswego

Gain Industry Experience

Choose between two real-world capstone projects. Either complete 135 hours of work experience or design an automated system that solves a manufacturing problem.

You’ll apply technical expertise to a professional challenge while learning from industry partners, including Micron and GE Power.

Program Industrial Robots and Automation

In virtual lab projects, you'll program robots, design manufacturing cells, and troubleshoot systems. Discover how to innovate, solve complex problems, and work with advanced industrial equipment.

Gain experience with high-tech manufacturing and industrial design software, such as:

• Fusion - Computer-Aided Machining (CAM) software to generate CNC code 
• Onshape - Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) modeling software
• PTC Mathcad - Mathematical computation software to perform physics and engineering computations
• RoboDK - Robot simulation software for designing automated manufacturing cells
• Vericut - CNC simulation software used to test its code functionality

Robotics and Manufacturing Courses

Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• RMET 101 - Material & Processing W/ Cnc Prog Lab
• RMET 205 - GD&T for Manufacturing
• RMET 216 - Statics for Engineering Technology
• RMET 225 - Advanced Manufacturing & CNC Prog
• RMET 227 - Robots & Automation
• RMET 229 - Design for Manufacturing Systems
• RMET 250 - Engineering Technology Co-Op
• RMET 255 - Mechanical Technology Capstone Project
• SST 232 - Cyberphysical Automation Control I
• TECH 123 - Digital Electronics

Visit our academic catalog for a complete list of program requirements. Review prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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Flexible First-Year Degree Path

Not sure which technology and automation program is right for you? Don't worry. Our Robotics and Manufacturing Technology and Smart Systems Technologies programs share common courses. It's easy to switch between these programs during your first year without falling behind.