Clearwater Paper Expanding in Shelby County, NC
ECPI University Charlotte Campus has Graduates to Fill New Jobs
Tissue maker Clearwater Paper has announced it will invest $330 million to expand its Shelby County, North Carolina manufacturing facility. As part of the expansion, company representatives say they will hire approximately 180 new people, including operators, distribution staff, and maintenance personnel.
Based in Spokane, Washington, the company opened its production and distribution facility in Shelby in 2012 and currently employs 264 people. “Our experience operating in Shelby has been exceptional and we continue to enjoy the region’s outstanding transportation infrastructure, business-friendly community, and overall quality of life,” said Linda Massman, president and CEO of Clearwater Paper.
Supporting manufacturers like Clearwater Paper also requires skilled workers. Unlike in years past, many of today’s domestic manufacturing operations rely heavily on robotics and advanced automation. That means many of the people they employ must be skilled in such areas as electronics, mechanical engineering technology, and computer information systems. Each of these disciplines are taught at nearby ECPI University and its Charlotte campus.
The Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) program is designed to produce graduates who can fulfill the needs of today’s employers. By completing this degree program, students can learn how to:
- Use testing and measuring instruments to acquire data, analyze problems, and design a system or process
- Identify, analyze and solve technical problems
- Demonstrate an ability to manage engineering technology projects
- Analyze and implement systems containing hardware and software components
While the EET program is designed to prepare graduates to specialize in electronics, the Mechatronics program is aimed at producing professionals skilled in all three phases of advanced manufacturing – electronics, mechanical engineering technology, and computer and information science. Curriculum focuses on such areas as:
- Programmable Controllers
- Microcontrollers
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Testing and Measuring Instruments
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Materials Science
- Analog/Digital Electronics and Communications
- Automation and Control Systems
- Computer Programming Networks
- Applied Mechanics
Yes, it’s a lot to learn, but it doesn’t have to take four years. Through ECPI University’s year-round, accelerated schedule, you can earn a Bachelor of Science degree in as little as 2.5 years or an Associate degree in just 1.5 years.
Advanced automation and robotics are making it possible for America to compete once again as a leader in global manufacturing. If you think you might want to join this fascinating profession, take a moment and connect with ECPI University and our Charlotte campus today. A helpful admissions advisor will be happy to answer and questions you may have.
It could be the Best Decision You Ever Make!
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