ATMAE Certification & Assessment Exams
Certified Controls Engineer (CCE)
The Certified Controls Engineer (CCE) is a multi-subject exam emphasizing automation and control systems applicable to a broad swath of industrial applications. The exam can be used for individual certification and for program assessment. The CCE is designed for professionals with a 4-year degree in applied engineering or engineering technology with a concentration in industrial controls, automation, instrumentation, robotics or related fields. The exam expects a balanced understanding of application and theory, drawing equally from technician and design engineering competencies.
Specifically, the CCE Exam includes questions from the following content areas:
| Automated Systems | Financial Justification | Electrical Safety Systems |
| Energy Management/Alternative Energy | Networking Fundamentals | Industrial Maintenance |
| Mechnical Advantage | Electrical Power Systems | Robotics Systems |
| Controls (Open Loop/Closed Loop Systems) | Fluidics/Fluid Power | Electronics Fundamentals |
| Electronics Fundamental | Programming Fundamentals | Instrumentation |
The CCE Exam can be used for individual certification and for program assessment. The exam is an open-book*, 120-question, multiple choice examination with questions on the content areas above. Passage of the exam is determined by a cumulative score of 72 points or higher.
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