Assiniboine College is excited to announce that the new Mechatronics Engineering Technology (Robotics and Automation) program launching this fall will give students access to industry leading certification through the Siemens Mechatronics Systems Certification Program (SMSCP). The Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program is an international industry standard comprehensive skills certification in mechatronics systems offered with partner schools worldwide.Assiniboine's Mechatronics program will equip students with cutting-edge skills in an interdisciplinary field that combines mechanical engineering, electronics, computing, and automation."Mechatronics is integral to manufacturing and industrial automation. By offering this program, we are not only responding to industry demands but also setting our students up for success in a rapidly evolving job market. The comprehensive training provided will cover levels 1 and 2, with the SMSCP certification ensuring our graduates are at the leading edge of industry standards" said Kevin Rogers, Academic Chair of Manufacturing and Agricultural Processing in the Edwards School.
Looking to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals who can integrate and maintain complex automated systems, students in the Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment will experience hands-on training they can be confident is industry-leading, backed by the prestigious SMSCP German teaching philosophy approach that looks at complete digital system comprehension."Our Mechatronics program will train students in advanced technical skills, positioning them at the forefront of technological innovation. Our partnership with Siemens underscores our commitment to providing high-quality, industry-relevant education that meets the needs of both students and employers." said Dr. Deanna Rexe, Vice President, Academic, Assiniboine College.Mechatronics covers essential topics such as system design, troubleshooting, and the integration of mechanical and electronic components, with students gaining practical experience and developing their ability to transfer their knowledge across various systems, making them highly adaptable in a dynamic industry landscape.Joris Myny, Senior Vice President of Digital Industries at Siemens Canada, is pleased to add Assiniboine College to the SMSCP family: "Assiniboine is taking the unique and innovative step of bringing agri-tech and digital training together using Siemens' globally recognized program. Siemens welcomes the next generation of agricultural students to exciting careers in agricultural automation systems."Applications for the Mechatronics program are now open. Prospective students are encouraged to apply early to secure their spot in this new program.Assiniboine's three-year Mechatronics diploma program will be unique in Canada due to the focus on the agricultural industry/farming sector. The program will welcome up to 24 students in September 2025.Visit this site for program information and upcoming information sessions.
About Assiniboine CollegeAssiniboine College has been providing exceptional learning experiences for more than 60 years, offering unparalleled learning environments and responding to the demands and requirements of the Manitoba labour market. Following the philosophy of "learn by doing," programs combine theory with hands-on learning inside classrooms, labs, kitchens, shops, fields and the college's Sustainable Greenhouse.Assiniboine offers more than 75 certificate, diploma and post-graduate programs across a variety of disciplines including culinary arts and hospitality, business, agriculture and environment, health and human services, and trades and technology. The college also delivers apprenticeship programming in a range of skilled trades disciplines.The college welcomed more than 3,700 full-time and 6,000 part-time students last year. With campuses in Brandon, Dauphin, Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie, Assiniboine provides comprehensive educational opportunities throughout Manitoba. The college also partners with many communities and organizations across the province to deliver customized education and training. Assiniboine's annual provincial economic impact is $612 million. In the most recent survey of graduates, nine months after graduation, 94 per cent were employed, with 92 per cent remaining in Manitoba.Assiniboine College campuses are located on the traditional territories of Treaty No. 1 and Treaty No. 2, the shared traditional lands of Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, Dene and Anishinabek/Ojibwe peoples, and the national homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge their welcome to the students who seek knowledge here.About Siemens Canada
Siemens Canada is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose, adding real value for customers since 1912. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. As of September 30, 2023, the company has approximately 4,200 employees from coast-to-coast and 33 office and production facilities across Canada. For fiscal year 2023 Siemens had revenues of approx. 2 billion CAD. Further information is available at www.siemens.ca.
Shaun CameronCommunications Specialist, Assiniboine Community CollegeE-mail: camerons2@assiniboine.netTel.: 204.725.8700 ext 6617assiniboine.netLaura HeidbuechelCommunications Manager, Siemens CanadaTel.: 289.952.1600E-mail: laura.heidbuechel@siemens.com
