Competency in Industrial Automation Engineering

Overview

The dependence on human skills in performing a task is fast diminishing with automation taking centre stage in all processes of life. Industrial activity has embraced automation to such an extent that only supervisory skills are required. But the design, building and testing of such systems still rest with us. Hence this treatise.

Troubleshooting, safety procedures and design of systems are also attempted. The knowledge gained through this Competency in Industrial Automation Engineering at Engineering Institute of Technology will increase the confidence to handle automation and associated engineering. This will also help in career building and create demand for budding technicians, who are willing to multitask.

By automating we:

• Reduce downtime
• Increase productivity
• Reduce energy consumption and costs

• Enhance safety

Career

Automation personnel are in great demand throughout the world.  Manufacturing, networking, transportation, safety, defense, utilities and so on are some areas where they are much sought after. Skilled people are either absorbed in such units or they can freelance their skills as automation professionals.