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Postgraduate Diploma in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control

Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control. 8 modules covering ISO 50001, ISO 50006 and Siemens Opcenter. Dedicated tutor and enrolment now open.

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Postgraduate Diploma in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control — studying from the United States

Robotics and industrial automation are growing rapidly in the United States, with research centers and companies concentrated in Massachusetts, California, Pennsylvania and Michigan. Manufacturers across automotive, electronics, food processing and logistics deploy robots and control systems to improve productivity and safety. Universities and national programs support advances in collaborative robotics, motion control and AI-driven automation. Engineers work on control theory, sensors, programming and system integration.

Fees for the United States: US$1,440 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in the United States

  • Robotic Industries Association (RIA)
  • Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
  • IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
  • International Society of Automation (ISA)

Typical roles

  • Robotics Engineer
  • Controls Engineer
  • Automation Systems Integrator
  • Motion Control Engineer

Questions from the United States

Which US bodies are relevant to robotics and control engineering?

Key bodies include IEEE, particularly its Robotics and Automation Society, and ISA (International Society of Automation). Industrial safety standards are referenced through A3, the Association for Advancing Automation. Professional PE licensure is issued by state boards where required. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited, so employers decide how to value them.

Where do robotics and automation engineers work in the United States?

Employers include robotics companies, automotive and electronics manufacturers, warehouse automation firms, and research labs. Roles include controls engineer, robotics software engineer, and automation specialist. Employers typically assess portfolios, programming skills, and project experience, so build visible work to accompany your qualification.

How much English and time commitment does the programme require?

Programmes are taught fully in English, so strong written and spoken English is needed. They are 100% online, so you study from home without a student visa. Workloads are 300, 800, or 1,900 hours depending on the programme. An assigned technical tutor supports you, and fees can be paid in instalments.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Apply the ISA-95 model to factory systems integration.

02

Implement energy management systems in line with ISO 50001.

03

Integrate energy data with production execution.

04

Design control strategies aimed at minimising costs.

05

Exploit industrial energy flexibility and demand response.

06

Develop digital energy twins and dashboards.

07

Assess the return on energy integration projects.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Energy management engineer looking to specialise in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control.
  • MES engineer looking to specialise in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control.
  • Energy efficiency manager looking to specialise in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control.
  • Process optimisation engineer looking to specialise in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control.
  • Industry 4.0 consultant looking to specialise in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control.
  • Energy auditor looking to specialise in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the chemical industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 50001
  • ISO 50006
  • ISO 50015
  • IEC 62264-1
  • ISA-95
  • IEC 62541
  • Directiva (UE) 2023/1791
  • EN 16247-3
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Automation pyramid and ISA-95
  2. 1.2Control levels, MES and ERP
  3. 1.3MOM activity model
  4. 1.4B2MML information exchange
  5. 1.5Service-oriented architectures
  6. 1.6Horizontal and vertical integration
  7. 1.7Industry 4.0 and RAMI 4.0
  8. 1.8Timing requirements by level
  9. 1.9Digital twin of the integrated factory
  10. 1.10Practical: ISA-95 mapping of a plant
  1. 2.1ISO 50001 energy management systems
  2. 2.2Energy metering and sub-metering
  3. 2.3Energy performance indicators
  4. 2.4Energy baselines
  5. 2.5Monitoring with EMS systems
  6. 2.6Electricity tariffs and time periods
  7. 2.7Demand management
  8. 2.8Energy audits in industrial processes
  9. 2.9Smart meters and measurement protocols
  10. 2.10Laboratory: energy baseline of a production line
  1. 3.1Energy data linked to orders
  2. 3.2Energy per unit produced
  3. 3.3Energy-aware production planning
  4. 3.4Scheduling with power constraints
  5. 3.5Data exchange between EMS and MES
  6. 3.6OPC UA for energy data
  7. 3.7Integration with billing systems
  8. 3.8IEC 62264 interface standards
  9. 3.9Allocation of energy costs by product
  10. 3.10Workshop: energy KPI per manufacturing order
  1. 4.1Economic cost functions
  2. 4.2Real-time optimisation (RTO)
  3. 4.3Economic MPC for energy consumption
  4. 4.4Setpoint optimisation
  5. 4.5Process control with dynamic pricing
  6. 4.6Thermal and electrical storage management
  7. 4.7Load shifting
  8. 4.8Maintenance cost in decision-making
  9. 4.9Modelling consumption of machines and utilities
  10. 4.10Practical: RTO of a compressed air system
  1. 5.1Participation in flexibility markets
  2. 5.2Demand response
  3. 5.3Industrial photovoltaic self-consumption
  4. 5.4Industrial microgrids with storage
  5. 5.5Cogeneration and trigeneration
  6. 5.6Hydrogen and process electrification
  7. 5.7Demand aggregators
  8. 5.8Flexibility business models
  9. 5.9Supply contracts and price hedging
  10. 5.10Laboratory: demand response in a plant
  1. 6.1Energy digital twin
  2. 6.2Data-driven consumption models
  3. 6.3Demand and price forecasting
  4. 6.4Detection of energy deviations
  5. 6.5Scenario simulation
  6. 6.6Energy dashboards
  7. 6.7Carbon footprint per product
  8. 6.8Sustainability reports
  9. 6.9Scope 1 and 2 emission indicators
  10. 6.10Case study: energy twin of a plant building
  1. 7.1Cost-benefit analysis of the project
  2. 7.2Measurement and verification under IPMVP
  3. 7.3Organisational change management
  4. 7.4Cybersecurity in IT/OT integration
  5. 7.5Selection of MES and EMS suppliers
  6. 7.6Energy saving grants and certificates
  7. 7.7Digitalisation roadmap
  8. 7.8Success indicators
  9. 7.9Reporting results to management
  10. 7.10Case study: savings plan under IPMVP
  1. 8.1Energy and production diagnosis
  2. 8.2Integration architecture
  3. 8.3Energy data model
  4. 8.4Design of cost-oriented control
  5. 8.5Scenario simulation
  6. 8.6Implementation plan
  7. 8.7Economic evaluation of the solution
  8. 8.8Analysis of results
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, so the programme can be fitted around work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Opcenter, AVEVA MES, Schneider EcoStruxure Power, MATLAB/Simulink, Python with Pyomo, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures for calculating energy per unit produced, setpoint optimisation with dynamic electricity prices, and demand response in industrial plants. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis (final project):safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:faculty with track records in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Energy and production diagnosis

Apply the ISA-95 model to factory systems integration.

Integration architecture

Implement energy management systems in line with ISO 50001.

Energy data model

Integrate energy data with production execution.

Design of cost-oriented control

Design control strategies aimed at minimising costs.

Scenario simulation

Exploit industrial energy flexibility and demand response.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Energy management engineerMES engineerEnergy efficiency managerProcess optimisation engineerIndustry 4.0 consultantEnergy auditor
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The programme works with Siemens Opcenter, AVEVA MES, Schneider EcoStruxure Power, MATLAB/Simulink, Python with Pyomo. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An in-house SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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