Instructor Mechatronics Engineering Technology
About The Position
This position is responsible for providing effective instruction for assigned courses. Responsibilities and Duties (Essential Functions) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Maintains current knowledge of industry standards, certifications, and technologies relevant to industrial automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing Conducts training classes and labs on-site at Wake Technical Community College and Industry and Employer Sites Stays abreast of industry trends and incorporates new information into the delivery of courses as necessary to maintain the relevancy of instruction and contributes to discussions and planning related to lab equipment Establishes and executes meaningful learning objectives, modifies instructional strategies as needed to meet the diverse needs of students, and uses student-centric approaches to learning Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment Grades and returns student work in a timely manner Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course Collaborates with Facilities and other departments to support program equipment and operational requirements, including researching and recommending equipment purchases Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course Maintains regular office hours Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching Serves on college or department committees Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text, and constructing a syllabus Remains up-to-date on technology and methods of teaching with technology Attends professional development opportunities Participates in graduation exercises as required
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Technology or closely related engineering discipline
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant industrial experience in areas such as manufacturing, automation, maintenance, robotics, PLCs, or electromechanical systems
- Possess the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) Gold and Silver certifications OR Employee must earn the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) (8) Gold and (8) Silver certifications by the date set forth in the offer letter
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or closely related engineering discipline
- Two years of instructional/teaching experience at the post-secondary level
- Documented industry training in automation equipment (e.g., FESTO, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc)
- NC3 Mechatronics and/or Mechatronics Instructor Certifications
- Industry-recognized mechatronics certifications
- Familiarity/experience with advanced manufacturing certification entities such as SACA, PMMI, NC3 and/or MSSCUSA, as well as a proven ability to integrate these certifications into workforce and curriculum programs.
- Experience with advanced manufacturing training systems such as Amatrol or Festo, and proficiency in leveraging educational technologies like simulation tools or VR/AR applications to enhance learning.
- Experience with electrical, pneumatics, robotics, or PLCs Rockwell and/or Siemens), with a track record of applying interdisciplinary approaches and fostering collaboration across STEM fields.
Responsibilities
- Maintains current knowledge of industry standards, certifications, and technologies relevant to industrial automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing
- Conducts training classes and labs on-site at Wake Technical Community College and Industry and Employer Sites
- Stays abreast of industry trends and incorporates new information into the delivery of courses as necessary to maintain the relevancy of instruction
- Contributes to discussions and planning related to lab equipment
- Establishes and executes meaningful learning objectives
- Modifies instructional strategies as needed to meet the diverse needs of students
- Uses student-centric approaches to learning
- Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
- Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
- Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
- Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
- Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
- Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
- Collaborates with Facilities and other departments to support program equipment and operational requirements, including researching and recommending equipment purchases
- Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
- Maintains regular office hours
- Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
- Serves on college or department committees
- Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate
- Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text, and constructing a syllabus
- Remains up-to-date on technology and methods of teaching with technology
- Attends professional development opportunities
- Participates in graduation exercises as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
