Process Controls and Automation Academy

The Process Controls and Automation Academy  (PCAA) is a co-curricular professional development program for students and professionals interested in expanding their skills for careers and opportunities in the manufacturing industry. 

The PCA Academy is offering a non-credit course to current Fresno State students in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, and Mechanical Engineering spanning 12 weeks. Students will use state of the art technologies from Fanuc America

The fall course will cover: Introduction and utilization of Industrial robots industrial applications, safety, project design concepts, and best practices, I/O devices, and diagnostic tools.

The cost of the course is $100 for FRESNO STATE STUDENTS that register and complete the program. 

Course and Schedule: Fall Course starts on September 8, 2025

Foundations of Manufacturing Automation for currently enrolled Fresno State students

Monday's 6 to 9 p.m. September 8th through November 24, 2025

Location: IT 502

Go to the STUDENT application.

Class size will be limited to 14 students. Classes will include daily lectures, with hands on lab exercises. Students will work in pairs. For more information, contact:

Mr. Walter Mizuno
Director, Process Automation and Controls Academy
2320 E. San Ramon Ave., MS# EE94

Room EE 241

559.278.5597
walterm@mail.fresnostate.edu