Automation Engineering, B.S.

Automation engineers bring together mechanics, electricity and electronics to advance modern technology. At UWO, the B.S. in Automation Engineering curriculum builds that same versatile skill set through applied learning in automation, robotics and control systems.

From your first year, you work in labs and project-based courses, learning to design, program and optimize modern automated systems. As you progress, you explore topics such as electrical circuits, machine components, mechatronics and thermodynamics, empowering you to better understand and improve automated processes. You’ll also advance your expertise through an in-depth study of motors and drives, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors and system integration.

Throughout the automation engineering program, you become well-equipped to:

• Design and program automated and electromechanical systems
• Apply control theory and data acquisition methods to industrial processes
• Use CAD and MATLAB for modeling, simulation and system analysis
• Integrate mechanical, electrical and computer-based systems (mechatronics)
• Communicate effectively across disciplines and manage engineering projects
• Solve complex problems with critical thinking and creativity
• Understand ethical, environmental and safety considerations in automation

Our curriculum also intentionally integrates critical professional development courses and opportunities, such as an internship or industry project, to prepare you for success in an ever-evolving field.

When developing the automation engineering program, UW-Oshkosh set out to prepare graduates who will:

• Build successful careers as automation engineers, scientists or professionals in related fields — or pursue graduate or professional studies.
• Apply knowledge, skills, critical thinking and creativity to identify, analyze and solve problems throughout the design, development, implementation and improvement phases of engineering projects.
• Communicate effectively, excel at interdisciplinary collaboration and exhibit ethical behavior, professionalism and respect for diversity as they pursue careers in industry.
• Pursue lifelong learning to stay abreast of emerging technological challenges and opportunities, as well as regulatory developments and ethical concerns.

Ready to take the next step toward becoming a Titan? Start your journey to the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh by submitting:

• An Online UW application
• A high school transcript (unofficial or official)
• Your senior schedule
• ACT/SAT scores (optional)

Review our first-year admission requirements or our transfer pathways to get started.

At UW–Oshkosh, we help make your BS in Automation Engineering affordable and achievable. Our Financial Aid Office offers competitive tuition and personalized support, enabling you to invest in a high-value engineering education with confidence.

From scholarships and grants to student loans and work-study opportunities, a wide range of financial resources help you manage academic costs while gaining the technical skills employers seek.

Learn alongside leaders, innovators and problem-solvers in the engineering field. Our Engineering and Engineering Technology faculty challenge, support and mentor you inside and outside the classroom, bringing real-world experience into every course.

Guided by their expertise, you build technical knowledge, critical thinking skills and a solution-oriented mindset needed to excel in today’s evolving engineering landscape.