CLC Mechatronics program offers monthly information sessions
Want to learn about robotics and other cool stuff? In one year of full-time study, you can become a highly sought-after and well-paid mechatronics technician, qualified to install, maintain, modify and repair automated, "intelligent" machinery used in manufacturing. The College of Lake County's mechatronics certificate helps local students train for these high-tech jobs, which have excellent starting salaries.
To find out if mechatronics would be a good career choice for you, attend an information session on one of the following Tuesdays at 1 p.m.: Nov. 18 in Room T323, Dec. 16 in Room T131 or Jan. 6 in Room T131. Sessions will be held in the Technology Building on the CLC Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St. At the sessions, you will learn about the mechatronics field, the job outlook and CLC's certificate program.
Recent CLC Mechatronics graduates have found employment with companies such as Witron, Precision Resources, TriCore, Chicago Boiler and International Precision Components Corporation, according to LaMar Black, program coordinator.
"These graduates are working in positions such as automations engineer, electromechanical technician, maintenance technician and mechanical drafter. We have been able to provide students with the skills necessary to be successful in today's job market," he said.
Earning the mechatronics certificate requires completing 30 credit hours. Courses in the program begin Jan. 12 with introductory material, and students continued into the Spring Semester with courses in robotics, mechanical systems, control systems and electric motors. Students complete the remainder of the program in the Fall 2015 semester.
The certificate prepares graduates for positions such as mechatronics technician, electrical and electronics repairer; commercial and industrial equipment, maintenance and repair workers; machinery maintenance workers; electronics engineering technicians; electro-mechanical technicians; robotics technicians; mechanical engineering technicians; and electrical and electronic equipment assemblers. Students are eligible to take exams for the Siemens Level 1 certification, the MSSC Certified Production Technician certification, Work Keys certification and the Solid Works Associate certification (depending upon the specific sequence of coursework).
To view a mechatronics career video and learn more about the program, visit http://www.clcillinois.edu/careers/mechatronics. For more information, contact LaMar Black, program coordinator, at lblack1@clcillinois.edu.