SIUC Automotive Technology Department

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SIUC Automotive Technology Department Four year automotive technology program training problem solvers.

The SIU School of Automotive provides an educational environment for students to acquire professional, research, management, and technical skills necessary for success in the automotive industry and other related industries. Most graduates gain technical experience during their college career and work for the service, engineering, and corporate side of the industry.

Massive thanks to the people from Toyota for visiting SIU Automotive and talking to students.Toyota is a global automake...
09/24/2026

Massive thanks to the people from Toyota for visiting SIU Automotive and talking to students.

Toyota is a global automaker with a vision of mobility for all, driven by precision, innovation, and a customer-first mindset. Toyota operates with a focus on quality that requires technical professionals. Toyota offers numerous internship and full-time opportunities.

Huge thanks to Toyota for coming and talking to students and for all the support to SIU Automotive.

Huge thanks to the folks at The Walsh Group for coming to talk with SIU Automotive students.Founded in 1898, The Walsh G...
09/24/2026

Huge thanks to the folks at The Walsh Group for coming to talk with SIU Automotive students.

Founded in 1898, The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business providing design, build, finance, and operation services for a variety of construction projects across North America.

Walsh has numerous internships and full-time positions available for SIU Automotive students in the Walsh Equipment Division. Huge thanks to Walsh for supporting SIU Automotive students.

Huge thanks to the people from Boost Auto for a wonderful info session and for providing a wonderful meal. Boost Auto, o...
09/24/2026

Huge thanks to the people from Boost Auto for a wonderful info session and for providing a wonderful meal.

Boost Auto, originally founded by an SIU automotive alumnus, produces outstanding truck lighting solutions with an emphasis on innovative products, OEM quality, helpful DIY install videos, and incredible technical support. Boost Auto has been an amazing supporter of SIU Automotive and offers incredible opportunities to SIU graduates and students.

Huge thanks to Boost Auto for all that they do for SIU Automotive.

Big thanks to the folks from Kiewit for coming and talking to SIU Automotive students.Kiewit is a leading construction a...
09/24/2026

Big thanks to the folks from Kiewit for coming and talking to SIU Automotive students.

Kiewit is a leading construction and engineering company building important infrastructure and energy projects across North America. Starting in 1884, Kiewit grew to nearly $18.2 billion in revenue in 2025.

Kiewit continues to be a huge supporter of the SIU automotive department and students. Kiewit offers numerous full-time and internship positions as Equipment Engineers and Field/Office Engineers. Huge thanks again to the people from Kiewit for coming and talking to SIU Automotive.

What a wonderful way to celebrate SIU Day of Giving!A special thank you to Wil Clark, Brian Rhodes, and their beloved do...
09/23/2026

What a wonderful way to celebrate SIU Day of Giving!

A special thank you to Wil Clark, Brian Rhodes, and their beloved dog, Hamish, for donating a 1980 MG MGB, a classic British roadster and Hamish's favorite car. This meaningful gift will provide hands-on learning opportunities for students in the School of Automotive's Automotive Technology Organization (ATO), who will restore the vehicle as a student-led project.

Every gift has a story, and this one will continue creating opportunities and changing lives for years to come. On today's SIU Day of Giving, you can be part of the next story. Visit SIUDAY.SIU.EDU and designate your gift to the SIU program, college, or fund that means the most to you. Together, we can make a lasting impact on future generations of Salukis.

Fuel the future of innovation at the SIU School of Automotive!Our students are training on the cutting edge of advanced ...
09/23/2026

Fuel the future of innovation at the SIU School of Automotive!

Our students are training on the cutting edge of advanced vehicle diagnostics, autonomous systems, and modern fleet management. When you make a gift today, you are directly investing in the state-of-the-art tools, lab equipment, and scholarships that turn passionate students into industry leaders.

Double Your Impact on Day of Giving!

Today, Neil Swartz ('78) is matching every gift to the SIU Automotive Technology Endowment Fund dollar for dollar, up to $5,000!

Your endowment support creates a permanent source of funding that strengthens the Automotive Technology program and helps ensure future generations of Salukis have access to exceptional educational opportunities.

Join Neil in investing in the next generation of automotive professionals. Make your gift today at SIU Day of Giving and help us unlock the full match.

Rev up your Saluki Pride and give now: siuday.siu.edu

Huge thanks to the folks from General Motors for kicking off a busy info session season and coming to talk to students. ...
09/13/2026

Huge thanks to the folks from General Motors for kicking off a busy info session season and coming to talk to students.

GM is a leading automotive manufacturer with incredible opportunities for SIU automotive students. GM is an ever-growing automaker with many full-time and internship positions available including Sales, Warranty, Manufacturing, GM Defense, Engineering, Software Development, GM energy, and much more.

With SIU alumni in many positions in GM around the country, the opportunities for SIU Automotive students are limitless. Huge thanks again to GM and for all their support of SIU Automotive.

SIU Automotive has their pop-up shop active once again. If you missed it last fall, you'll want to act quickly, because...
03/31/2026

SIU Automotive has their pop-up shop active once again. If you missed it last fall, you'll want to act quickly, because orders need to be in by April 5th. Scan the QR code below to order your shirt or hoodie. All profits support the SIU Automotive Technology program.

An Off-Grid, EV, Solar Charging Station at SIU Automotive. The Sustainability Office at SIU helped fund this project th...
03/15/2026

An Off-Grid, EV, Solar Charging Station at SIU Automotive. The Sustainability Office at SIU helped fund this project through their "Green Fund" grant. This grant supports sustainability efforts on campus and in the community. It's open to students, faculty, and staff to apply. In fact, the deadline for this year's submissions is coming up on March 23rd.

Last year, we applied and were awarded a grant to develop the appropriately named "SIU Solar Port." The project was rewarding and was a great learning experience. The solar port has 6600 watts of output, uses a degraded Nissan Leaf battery as backup power, and can provide over 165 miles of charge (in winter) on a sunny day for a vehicle that consumes 300 wh per mile. We use it to charge our program vehicles, which include the following:

12 - Nissan Leafs
1 - Tesla Model S
1 - Tesla Model 3
1 - Ford Mach
1 - Chevrolet Volt

Anyone who comes to the TEC is welcome to use the charger as well.

Special thanks to the Green Fund and the School of Automotive for supporting this project!

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545 Airport Road
Murphysboro, IL
62966

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16184534024

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