Check out careers in mechatronics at CLC
Veterans looking for new careers, those who are unemployed or underemployed, and anyone who would like to work in robotics and other high-tech fields are invited to check out careers in mechatronics at the College of Lake County.
In one year of full-time study at CLC, students can become mechatronics technicians, qualified to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair automated "intelligent" machinery used in manufacturing. CLC's mechatronics certificate helps local students train for these high-tech jobs.
To find out if mechatronics would be a good career choice for you, attend an information session from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 in Room A148 on the CLC Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St. At the session, 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 Amazon, Witron, Precision Resources, TriCore, Chicago Boiler and International Precision Components Corporation, according to LaMar Black, career programs coordinator.
"These graduates are working in positions such as automation 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. 11 with introductory material, and students continue into the spring semester with courses in robotics, mechanical systems, control systems and electric motors. Students complete the remainder of the program in the 2016 fall semester.
The certificate prepares graduates for such positions as service technicians, electrical and electronics repairer; maintenance and repair workers; machinery maintenance workers; electronics engineering technicians; electromechanical technicians; robotics technicians; mechanical engineering technicians; and electrical and electronic equipment assemblers.
Graduates 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 www.clcillinois.edu/careers/mechatronics. For more information, contact LaMar Black, career programs coordinator, at lblack1@clcillinois.edu.
Registration for spring semester 2016 is now open; spring classes begin Jan. 11. View the 2016 class schedule and search for courses at www.clcillinois.edu/class-schedules/2016-spring-credit-classes and www.clcillinois.edu/class-schedules/2016-summer-credit-classes.
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