Industrial Maintenance & Robotics Instructor

Universal Technical Institute•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance / Robotics Instructor is responsible for delivering classroom and lab instruction in Robotics, Automation, Programming, Computer Aided Design, and related Industrial Maintenance courses. This position supports student learning through technical instruction, demonstration, lab projects, troubleshooting activities, and practical skill development. The primary instructional need for this position is coverage of Foundation Programming, Computer Aided Design, and Advanced Programming. The instructor may also support additional Industrial Maintenance and Robotics courses based on program schedule needs, including Programmable Logic Controllers, Instrumentation and Control, Industrial Robotics, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, and Mechanical Systems & Maintenance. This position is full-time and requires an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday. The primary schedule need is evening coverage because Robotics and Automation courses are scheduled during the 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM session. Flexibility is required to support other Industrial Maintenance courses on morning, afternoon, or evening shifts based on program needs.

Requirements

Related education, training, certification, or field experience in robotics, automation, mechatronics, programming, computer-aided design, industrial controls, industrial maintenance, or a closely related technical field is required.
Must be able to teach the following required Robotics and Automation courses: Foundation Programming, Computer Aided Design, Advanced Programming.
Ability to instruct students of various ages and diverse backgrounds.
Able to work productively and communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications. Word and Excel are required.
Must be able to deal responsibly with confidential information.
Must be personable, energetic, and have a customer service orientation.
Must be self-motivated.
Must be able to work alone or with a team.
Ability to teach foundational programming concepts, including numbering systems, program flow, basic arithmetic, input/output, data types, functions, loops, conditionals, and code troubleshooting.
Ability to teach 2D and 3D CAD concepts, drafting standards, technical drawings, blueprint layouts, and design projects.
Ability to teach advanced programming concepts related to industrial robotics, autonomous systems, robot guidance, inspection, vision systems, equipment interface, and system communication.
Ability to demonstrate safe and correct use of lab tools, software, robotics systems, automation trainers, and related industrial equipment.
Ability to evaluate student performance through tests, lab projects, practical assignments, and skill demonstrations.

Nice To Haves

Mechatronics experience is preferred.
Programmable Logic Control experience is preferred.
C programming experience is preferred.
Autodesk Inventor experience is preferred.
Industrial robotics or robotic programming experience is preferred.
Industrial automation, vision systems, system integration, or industrial communication experience is preferred.
Hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, or industrial maintenance experience is a plus.
Teaching, training, coaching, or mentoring experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment where students can flourish, fostering their passion for aviation maintenance while imparting your expert knowledge.
Lead by example and provide practical demonstrations, ensuring students gain real-world experience in diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing aircraft systems.
Collaborate with our education team to enhance existing courses and develop new ones that align with industry trends and advancements.
Guide and mentor students on their individual projects, encouraging them to think critically and find innovative solutions.
Instill the importance of safety procedures and best practices to ensure a secure working environment for students.
Instruct two consecutive courses per workday; number of hours will vary based on campus location and program.
Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds for short periods of time during the workday.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for short periods of time during the workday.
Talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn, and reason for all the workday.
Sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.
Use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.
Prepare students for course outcomes through lecture, demonstration, practice, feedback, and assessment.
Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and course completion records.
Support lab setup, equipment readiness, and basic care of instructional equipment.
Participate in instructor onboarding, course certification, cross-training, and professional development.
Support additional Industrial Maintenance or Robotics courses as qualified and assigned.