EAST PENN SCHOLARSHIP FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY - East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries

Career Outlook at East Penn

Maintenance Mechanics and Electro-Mechanical Technicians are in high demand.  Employees in this profession at East Penn typically have a starting salary near $65,000 and an average salary of $78,000 per year

If your goal is to start or improve your career in technology or advanced manufacturing, then completion of RACC’s Mechatronics’ Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree or the Advanced Manufacturing Integrated Systems Technology Certificate is a great place to start.

Program Information

• The Mechatronics Engineering Technology AAS Degree and/or Certificates are fully funded by East Penn Manufacturing for selected students.
• Hands on work experience at East Penn while attending East Penn Advanced Manufacting Technology Program
• Full time employment after graduation.
• Students must be accepted into the East Penn Scholarship Program and meet the following requirements: Technical evaluation, Physical capabilities assessment, background check, drug screen and an interview.
• The number of students who can be accepted into the program is limited due to operation staffing needs.
• Students will need to complete the RACC acedemic readiness exams for math and english composition to be considered for the scholarship.

Program Description

The Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program will prepare students for careers in maintenance and engineering positions.

What you will learn

• Blueprint reading
• Mechanics
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Electricity
• Motors
• Motor controls
• Programmable logic controls
• Robotics and motion control
• Process control
• Instrumentation and computer integrated manufacturing

Admission Requirements

• High School diploma
• Complete and submit an East Penn Scholarship application.
• Complete and submit a RACC Application for admission.
• Students will need to complete the RACC academic readiness exams for math and english composition to be considered for the scholarship.
• Internship while attending East Penn Scholarship for Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

East Penn offers excellent benefits  (Regular full time employees are eligible)

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance that includes vision, medical, dental and prescription coverage
• 401K Savings Plan
• Annual bonus
• 9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities