Electrical Maintenance Technology

Excel at real-world electrical projects

Get hands-on experience with the repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial machinery. This certificate takes one semester to complete. It prepares you for real-world electrical projects in the manufacturing industry. You gain skills in:

industrial electricity principles
electrical wiring
troubleshooting and repair
control applications
automation involving the Internet of Things

What can you do with a certificate in Electrical Maintenance Technology?

Start your career in maintenance, assembling or production, then move up to high-tech jobs in building automation, PLCs (programmable logic controllers), and specialty fabrication. With further education and experience, you can move into management positions.

This is a stackable certificate - the second in a series of 3. Complete the other 2 certificates in Mechanical Maintenance Technology and Industrial Maintenance Technology and get more marketable skills and more credits towards the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) in Industrial Technology.

Certain classes have industry credentials embedded within them. You will qualify to take SACA certifications provided by the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA). This makes your credentials attractive to employers and will help you get a job sooner.

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With brand new equipment and tools, learn high-tech, high-wage skills at the Advanced Technology Center (ATC). The open-lab concept lets you come in any day or time that the lab is open to complete hands-on requirements. You have the flexibility to complete classwork when it works for you.

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Apprenticeships Available

Learn and earn through structured on-the-job training.
WIOA Program

Eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-awarded vouchers.
Career Certificate

Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.
Program Length: 4 Months

Full-time students finish in 4 months.

Career Outlook

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $44,926
  
  Median
  
  $68,922
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $106,299
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $21.59
  
  Median
  
  $33.13
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $51.10
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  12.47%
  
  Certificate
  
  24.44%
  
  Some college
  
  8.64%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  42.76%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  8.14%
  
  Doctorate
  
  3.54%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $30,609
  
  Median
  
  $37,786
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $55,577
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $14.71
  
  Median
  
  $18.16
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $26.72
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  80.15%
  
  Certificate
  
  8.2%
  
  Some college
  
  11.65%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $43,020
  
  Median
  
  $64,681
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $105,467
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $20.68
  
  Median
  
  $31.09
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $50.70
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  6.1%
  
  Certificate
  
  21.07%
  
  Some college
  
  6.74%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  23.56%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  40.08%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  2.46%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $49,866
  
  Median
  
  $66,736
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $100,243
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $23.97
  
  Median
  
  $32.08
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $48.19
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  22.02%
  
  Certificate
  
  32.27%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  45.71%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $72,680
  
  Median
  
  $125,725
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $135,766
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $34.94
  
  Median
  
  $60.44
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $65.27
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  10.83%
  
  Certificate
  
  31.72%
  
  Some college
  
  7.33%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  29.83%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  10.97%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  5.59%
  
  Doctorate
  
  3.72%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $30,609
  
  Median
  
  $37,786
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $55,577
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $14.71
  
  Median
  
  $18.16
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $26.72
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  52.73%
  
  Certificate
  
  10.77%
  
  Some college
  
  16.88%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  19.04%
  
  Doctorate
  
  0.58%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $43,316
  
  Median
  
  $67,143
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $106,208
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $20.82
  
  Median
  
  $32.28
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $51.06
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  68.18%
  
  Certificate
  
  4.55%
  
  Some college
  
  9.09%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  9.09%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  9.1%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).

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Course Code	Course Title	Credits
INT 159	INT 159 Electrical Systems Wiring, Troubleshooting, and Repair Class Description This course introduces the student to the basics of electricity needed by the industrial repair person. Included are basic electrical theory, operation, how to use a multi-meter, AC/DC electric motors, motor controls, and wiring. Applications needed to install, operate, and control industrial machines will also be included. Students can develop a practical understanding of electrical components, control, and operation.	3
ARM 280	ARM 280 Industrial IoT Automated Manufacturing Class Description This course is designed to prepare students to troubleshoot control and power components, motor starters, electrical systems, automatic input devices, and program and operate variable frequency AC drives. Connectivity to networks and the Internet of Things with industrial controls will also be covered.	4
ARM 281	ARM 281 Mechatronics Control Applications Class Description This course will cover setup, operation, programming and system troubleshooting of automated control devices. Students will use industrial controls components to develop skill in connecting to the Internet of Things (IoT).	3

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Course Code	INT 159
Course Title	INT 159 Electrical Systems Wiring, Troubleshooting, and Repair Class Description This course introduces the student to the basics of electricity needed by the industrial repair person. Included are basic electrical theory, operation, how to use a multi-meter, AC/DC electric motors, motor controls, and wiring. Applications needed to install, operate, and control industrial machines will also be included. Students can develop a practical understanding of electrical components, control, and operation.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	ARM 280
Course Title	ARM 280 Industrial IoT Automated Manufacturing Class Description This course is designed to prepare students to troubleshoot control and power components, motor starters, electrical systems, automatic input devices, and program and operate variable frequency AC drives. Connectivity to networks and the Internet of Things with industrial controls will also be covered.
Credits	4

Course Highlights
Course Code	ARM 281
Course Title	ARM 281 Mechatronics Control Applications Class Description This course will cover setup, operation, programming and system troubleshooting of automated control devices. Students will use industrial controls components to develop skill in connecting to the Internet of Things (IoT).
Credits	3

Total Credit Hours

10

Industrial Technology at CLC

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Frequently asked questions

Some of the skills you need to be successful in this program are:
- ability to work with your hands
- work both independently and as a team player
- ability to prioritize
- organizational skills
- attention to detail
- self-motivation
- critical thinking
- problem-solving skills
- comfortable using technology and hand tools
- ability to write clearly
You will qualify to take SACA certifications provided by the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA).
The certificates are industry-driven and developed industry by industry. Leading experts endorse these certificates in Industry 4.0 technologies throughout the world. They include hands-on evaluation and an online test to ensure that candidates for certification can "do" as well as "know."
You may also compete in SkillsUSA.
The Electrical Maintenance Technology Certificate trains you to work with and maintain systems in new technologies. You gain the following skills:
- Electrical systems wiring, troubleshooting and repair
- Industrial IoT automated manufacturing
- Mechatronics control applications
Employers who offer these types of jobs in Lake County include:
- Abbott
- AbbVie
- JST
- Medline
- Novaspect
- Sysmex
- United Conveyor Corporation

*Cost includes tuition and other fees, including books and materials before financial aid is applied, such as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.

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Industrial tech lab at the ATC

Highlights

Metallica Scholarships

Advanced Technology Center (ATC)

Stackable Credentials

Apprenticeships Available

WIOA Program

Career Certificate

Program Length: 4 Months

Career Outlook

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