The Department of Continuing Education, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and Siemens, a global leader in advanced manufacturing, will introduce the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program at an information session on Thursday, Nov. 21.

The program is an industry certification designed to equip participants with essential skills for high-tech manufacturing roles. The in-person session will run 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation.

Mechanical, automotive, and materials engineering professor Shahpour Alirezaee, co-ordinator of the Siemens Mechatronics program, notes its applicability to the modern-day workplace.

“I’m proud to offer a program that provides students with hands-on experience in automation and mechatronics,” says Dr. Alirezaee. “This globally recognized certification equips them with the skills needed to thrive in high-demand industries, preparing them for successful careers in advanced manufacturing and technology.”

Students will engage in four compulsory courses that will cover (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits, digital fundamentals and programmable logic controllers, electrical components, and mechanical components and electrical drive. Graduates will earn an internationally recognized certification, giving them a strong competitive advantage for roles in engineering, production, and technical fields worldwide.

The Winter 2025 program begins Jan. 24, with classes held on Fridays and Saturdays until April 12. Financial aid is available through the Ontario Student Assistance Program for micro-credentials.

Attend the information session on Nov. 21 to discover how Siemens and the University of Windsor are preparing tomorrow’s leaders in mechatronics. Click here to register.