Mechatronics Program

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Mechatronics is a training program and partnership between MBUSI, Shelton State Community College, and the Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT).

Mechatronics is the combination of MECHANICS and ELECTRONICS. The increasing complexity of technology has since warranted the inclusion of various additional functions such as Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, and Control Engineering.

The Mechatronics program provides students with the cognitive and hands-on skills necessary to support the building of world class automobiles at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International in Vance, Alabama.

After completing the Mechatronics Training & Curriculum at Shelton State, the top percentage of the graduating class enrolled in the program, will advance to MBUSI and earn a full time position in Production.

Of the students that advance to MBUSI, a top percentage will go into the MB Industrial Mechatronics Maintenance Program at AIDT.

Note: If you would like to qualify for federal financial aid (including Pell Grant) you must go to: www.fafsa.gov and complete all of the requirements for federal aid. If you have questions, please contact the Shelton State Community College office of financial aid at (205) 391-2218 or online at Financial Aid Assistance.

HOW TO APPLY

Open enrollment for the next MECHATRONICS session is open from September 1st, 2021 until April 29th, 2022, with classes beginning in August 2022. Note: You must enter your student ID on the Technical Program Application.
Your application will not be considered unless you include your student ID.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. First apply and receive your Shelton State Community College Student ID at the following link: SSCC
2. CLICK HERE after you receive your student ID to Apply Through AIDT
3. Qualified candidates will be invited to the training center for an assessment administered by AIDT.
4. Complete your Admission process including: Online Application, Signature Page, Photo ID, and all placement scores(English, Math, and Reading). This will be required prior to the interview. SSCC Admissions
5. Top candidates will be invited for an interview with MBUSI. (H/S transcript and WorkKeys results are required at interview)

PARTNERSHIP & ASSISTANCE

The Mercedes-Benz Industrial Mechatronics program is a training partnership between Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. in Vance, Alabama, Shelton State Community College and Alabama Industrial Development Training, Alabama. (AIDT)

The whole Mercedes-Benz Industrial Mechatronics Program includes 7 terms of instruction at Shelton State Community College and an additional 18 months of training at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International at AIDT in Vance. Only a certain percentage of the students that advance to MBUSI will be selected for the 18 months of additional training. Upon satisfactory completion of the coursework at Shelton State, students will earn an Associates of Applied Science degree in Industrial Electronics and a short certificate in Industrial Maintenance. Coursework only offered during day classes. This Program does not include college preparatory work.

IF I’M A CURRENT MBUSI FULL TIME TEAM MEMBER OR ONIN/NAOS TEAM MEMBER, CAN I APPLY FOR THE MECHATRONICS PROGRAM?

1. Current MBUSI Team Members: Yes, current MBUSI Team Members can apply for the Mechatronics Program. The process involves an internal posting for the program which occurs on a specified date. Internal candidates must meet the criteria which is communicated when the internal process is opened.
2. Current ONIN or NAOS or ONIN Team Members: Yes, you can apply; however, if you are invited to participate in the selection process and you are working a full time job with ONIN or NAOS or ONIN, you must use your own time to cover for being away from work to participate in any of the selection phases. If you are selected for the program, you would have to resign from your position with ONIN or NAOS or ONIN production.

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