The Mechatronics Program program by Mercedes-Benz is all about industrial electronics and industrial maintenance with the sole purpose of becoming a skilled Maintenance Technician within our manufacturing facility in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
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Brandy Snipes, SHRM-CP | Technical Program Management Specialist | Organizational Development & Training
Email address: brandy.snipes@mercedes-benz.com
Benefits
- 7 semesters of school and work.
- Paid part-time work hours – starting $18/hour.
- Earn an Associate’s Degree of Applied Science in Industrial Electronics and a Short Certificate in Industrial Maintenance.
- Attend college at Shelton State in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
- MBUSI provides support for tuition and fees beginning the first semester.
- After the first semester, tuition support increases each additional semester for students who maintain a 3.0 GPA.
- Industrial Electronics (ILT) courses at Shelton State Community College.
- During the program, receive both Production-related and Maintenance experience through required On-The-Job Training days.
Work Requirements
- Applicants must be able to perform all duties listed in the standard Production Team Member and standard Maintenance Team Member job description.
- Applicants must be able to lift a minimum 25lbs without assistance.
- Applicants must be able to climb at unrestricted heights.
- Applicants must be able to bend, stoop and twist.
- Applicants must be able to stand up to 8 hours per day.
- Applicants must be able to perform overhead work.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by August 15, 2025.
School Requirements
- Applicants must be eligible to take a college-level English course their first semester in the program.
- Applicants must have a 2.75 High School GPA or better.
- Applicants must have an ACT Score of 17 or better and/or Accuplacer Score of 4 or better.
- Applicants must be able to provide transcripts to Shelton State Community College.
