Mechatronics Engineering Technology - Wayne Community College

Graduation Spotlight: Timothy Hyde
Tim is an apprentice with Smithfield Foods at the Clinton facility. He joined Apprenticeship Wayne in September 2019. Tim will graduate this spring as a double major earning an Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Systems Technology and an Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics (Mechatronics Engineering Technology - Wayne Community College). He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society - Wayne Community College and will be transferring to the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (ECU's BSIT Transfer Program) in the fall.

Here is what Tim had to share when asked, "What does this apprenticeship program mean to you?"

"This apprenticeship gave me an opportunity to finish a college degree that I didn’t think I was going to get after dropping out of college and starting a family at 20. When I was offered the opportunity, I knew I could not pass up the chance to finish my two-year degree, gain experience, and earn a journeyman’s certificate. When I found out that I could also graduate with a second degree in Mechatronics with just a few more classes, I jumped at the opportunity. I will be starting ECU in the fall to pursue my Industrial Engineering Technology degree because of this opportunity. I am so thankful to have had this opportunity to get this experience."

Congratulations, Tim, on achieving this milestone! We are excited to see you continue your journey as a pirate, but you will forever be a BISON! 💙🦬💛

Preparing for the Future

This Wayne Community College instructor is preparing students for the future in mechatronics Wayne Community College instructor Bobby McArthur knows what it takes to teach and to learn. He went on a journey from student to instructor.

A lot of work had to been done to make this happen. I am honored to help make WCC, the go to college for advanced automation education.

McArthur First NC Instructor to Earn Certification Wayne Community College Faculty Member Bobby McArthur has become the first instructor in North Carolina to earn a global certification. McArthur, an Industrial Systems and Mechatronics Engineering instructor, demonstrated the highest levels of knowledge and skills and was presented the National C

Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you want to learn a new skill? Do you want a better tomorrow? Then Join The Herd!! Open enrollment for Fall 2022 is August 16/17 till 7pm each night to get you started in a New Career! Contact Bobby McArthur @ 919-739-6818 or [email protected].

Final Day of Camp KiloWatt 2022 comes to a wonderful conclusion. This was such a success on many levels. Hopefully Camp KiloWatt brought energy and interest of Engineering and Manufacturing in the students of Wayne County Public Schools

2022 Camp KiloWatt powered by Duke, WCPS, and WCC! We have had High School Students for the last 3 days. They have focused on Fabrication the first day, Electric on day 2, and today they have had Pneumatic! They have another day with our instructors to learn how to combine Electric and Pneumatic together in Circuits. These are great Skills for anyone and I am very proud to say that they are doing an excellent Job. Does this seem interesting to you, then Come Join Herd!

2022 Camp KiloWatt powered by Duke, WCPS, and WCC! We have High School Students spending 4 days with our instructors. They are doing fabrication, wiring, and pneumatic plumbing. These are great Skills for anyone. Come Join Herd!

Graduate Spotlight: Dwight Kearney is a Graduate of the Mechatronics Program 2022 and Future WCC Instructor

"Upon the closing of Cooper Standard, I was thinking of a career in teaching, so I entered the mechatronics program at WCC. Its primary focus is industrial automation, which was my career field for the past 40 years. I decided to enroll to update my education in hopes of pursuing an adjunct instructor position at the college. I've really enjoyed my experience at Wayne Community College and look forward to the possibility of working here down the road."

Dwight Kearney
Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Are you interested in Engineering but not sure if you want to do a four year degree. WCC and ECU are partnered up for the ECU Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology AAS Degree Transfer Program.
This allows you to earn you two year degree AAS and then if you want, you can transfer to ECU. There you can complete your Bachelors of Science Degree.
OPEN REGISTRATION for FALL 2022 Semester is July, 19th 8am - 7pm Come Join The HERD!!

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Wayne Community College Staff Featured On North Carolina TV Show Two new episodes of PBS North Carolina’s “ncIMPACT” include Wayne County voices. In one scene of an upcoming episode, Wayne Community College Industrial Systems and Mechatronics Instructor Bobby McArthur works with student Dwayne Jones. Wayne County efforts are central to this episode of the s...

EGR-285 Mechatronics Design Project Students are working hard on their Capstone Projects. Have you always wanted to work with your hands. If so come join the Herd!!

Melvin, Jeffery, and Dwight with their B4E Project.

Fall 2021 Semester is fast approaching! Classes start August 19, 2021. Open Registration is August 17 & 18, 2021. Come by and see Bobby McArthur or email at [email protected] to get you started in Mechatronics Engineering Technology.

Time to Join the Herd!

This is a great opportunity for our recent high school graduates. Even if they are planning for a BS degree, why not get the first two years for free?
On the other hand...there are local industries STARTING maintenance techs at $50k with their Associate Degree.
Thanks,
Eddie Carter
Instructor, Industrial Systems Technology
Wayne Community College
(919) 739-6817
https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/.../north-carolina...

If you Graduated from a program, WCC has made a wonder video experience showing every student.
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Graduation - Wayne Community College | Goldsboro, NC   Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Graduates are presented by academic division in alphabetical order by last name. Refer to the timestamps below to skip quickly to your academic division so you can find your name. 0:08 – Special Message from Dr. Thomas Walker, President 3:28 – Special Mes...