Interested in a career as an industrial automation professional? Opportunities for skilled technicians and engineers are plentiful as manufacturers move to smarter and more connected operations.
What skills are needed to work in automation?
Interested in learning what skills and core competencies are recommended for a successful career in automation?
The Automation Federation together with CareerOneStop.org created the Automation Competency Model, or ACM, to help guide you.
Visit the Automation Competency Model web page to learn more about each skill shown in the pyramid.
The ACM can also be downloaded as a PDF, Word, or Excel document to review.
Where to study?
Several colleges and universities in the New Orleans vicinity offer degree programs that can launch your career in industrial automation related fields as either an engineer or technician. Below is a listing of known relevant 4-year and 2year degree programs.
4-Year Degree Programs
Current list of area universities that offer a 4-year Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in electrical engineering related curriculums.
University of New Orleans – New Orleans, LA
Southeastern Louisiana University – Hammond, LA
2-Year Degree Programs
Current list of area colleges that offer a 2-year Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in automation related curriculums.
Delgado Community College – New Orleans, LA
Fletcher Community College – Schriever, LA
Northshore Technical Community College – Lacombe, LA
- Associated of Applied Technical Studies in Advanced Manufacturing – coming Fall 2023
Nunez Community College – Chalmette, LA
What training does ISA offer?
ISA does not offer a degree program for automation technicians or engineers, but ISA does offer several training courses and certificate programs to help you expand your skills and knowledge.
ISA New Orleans Section 