State Technical College of Missouri - Linn, MO

Offers Associate Degree and Certificate programs in electronics engineering and biomedical engineering technology for 30+ years. More than 350 technicians have graduated and are working in the Electronics/ Biomedical/Laser & Photonics industry throughout the United States and internationally.  Companies that hired graduates of these programs include: Garmin, Inc., Honeywell Nuclear Security Division, JT3 (formerly Raytheon Tech.), GE Biomedical, Mercy Hospital system and many more.
Associate of Applied Science degree program in Electronics Engineering Technology
Two-year program with strong technical core teaching hands on training skills in state-of-the-art labs stocked with the latest industrial grade equipment. Technicians receive a solid foundation in electronics and computers during the first year. In their second year they learn Photonics, Fiber Optics, Geometrical Optics, Laser Technologies, and high-end RF electronic systems.  Graduates of this program work as technicians in industrial production companies, in research and development, national labs, field service, and system repair among other places. 
Skills of AAS degree graduates
  • Troubleshot integrated electronic systems using oscilloscopes, Digital Multi Meters, Spectrum analyzers and beam analyzers during laser applications.  
  • Tune HeNe and Diode lasers for maximum  power and high quality beam.
  • Align optical systems.
  • Perform high quality fusion splicing for single and multi-mode fibers.
  • Use OTDR to identify problems in fiber optic links.
  • Properly clean and maintain precision optics.
  • Document procedures: such as calibration of optical, fiber optic equipment, construction of various electronic circuits and capstone project implementation.
  • Apply laser safety rules according to ANSI and OSHA Standards.
  • Compute or record electronic circuit measurement results. ​
  • Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
  • Disassemble and reassemble electronic devices or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, and servomotors.
  • Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on electronic systems or components.
  • Maintain service records of electronic equipment or automated systems.
  • Install, program, or repair programmable logic controllers (PLC), robot controllers, end-of-arm tools.
  • Program PLCs using ladder logic on Allen Bradley systems.
  • Install, program, or repair Arduino Microcontrollers and Raspberry Pi systems.
Associate of Applied Science degree program in Biomedical Engineering Technology
​Two-year program with strong technical core teaching hands on training skills in state-of-the-art labs stocked with the many different Medical Devices. Technicians receive a solid foundation in electronics and computers during the first year. In their second year they learn Diagnostic Imaging machines, electrical safety testing, PM procedures and most known medical devices.  Graduates of this program work as technicians in hospitals, in research and development, field service, and 3rd party system repair shops. 
Skills of Electronics Biomedical Option AAS degree graduates:
  • Troubleshot integrated electronic systems using oscilloscopes, Digital Multi Meters, Spectrum analyzers and beam analyzers during laser applications.  
  • Tune HeNe and Diode lasers for maximum  power and high quality beam.
  • Align optical systems.
  • Perform high quality fusion splicing for single and multi-mode fibers.
  • Use OTDR to identify problems in fiber optic links.
  • Properly clean and maintain precision optics.
  • Document procedures: such as calibration of optical, fiber optic equipment, construction of various electronic circuits and capstone project implementation.
  • Apply laser safety rules according to ANSI and OSHA Standards.
  • Compute or record electronic circuit measurement results. ​
  • Troubleshoot physiological monitoring systems, using knowledge of electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, and service reference materials.
  • Disassemble and reassemble medical devices to make repairs such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, fluid flow pump systems.
  • Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on physiological devices or components.
  • Maintain service records of Medical devices and safety testing of these systems.
  • Install, program, or repair Medical devices in clinical setting.
  • Program network and internet settings of devices for data transfer on hospital network
  • Manage patient information and data privately and securely for storage and transfer. 
Associate of Applied Science Degree (2 years)
Electronics Engineering Technology
Biomedical Engineering Technology
 
Certificate (1 semester with previous electronics experience)
Biomedical Equipment Technology
 
Additional Training
Incumbent Technician Training & Faculty Development Training for technicians and instructors currently in the field of Lasers and Optics. There is an (online classroom portion of the class, followed by a Laboratory Capstone Experience)

Program Website
General Option - https://www.statetechmo.edu/programs/industrialtech/eet/
Biomedical Option - https://www.statetechmo.edu/programs/industrialtech/bio/

Contact Information
Name: Drew Collins
Telephone: (573) 897 - 5227
Email: drew.collins@statetechmo.edu
Address: 1 Technology Drive, Linn, Missouri 65051

Name: Derek Brown
Telephone: (573) 897 - 5184
Email: derekl.brown@statetechmo.edu
Address: 1 Technology Drive, Linn, Missouri 65051


How can I recruit from this college?
Come to our college to present your company and employment opportunities to our students.  We will make available, free of charge, a private room to interview interested students. Please contact the person below to make arrangements for a recruiting visit. Graduates are available every May. 
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