Lecturer - Mechatronics Engineering [ITE College West]

Institute of Technical Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Lecturer to foster student learning and development. The role encompasses teaching, industry projects, and maintaining industry links. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering-related fields and practical experience in areas like Mechatronics and IIoT applications. Strong communication skills and a passion for teaching are essential. Opportunities for career growth into senior roles are available.

Qualifications

• Trained in Engineering-related disciplines with three years of relevant practical experience.
• Competent to develop and deliver areas like IIoT applications and CAD.
• Industry experience with relevance to Industry 4.0 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating learning and nurturing students’ potential.
• Carrying out industry or consultancy projects.
• Maintaining strong linkages with industry and schools.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Programming skills (Python, Java, C#)

Knowledge in Machine Learning

Education

Degree in Engineering-related disciplines

Tools

Robot Operating System (ROS)

3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

PLC, C++, C

Job description

What the role is

As a Lecturer, your contributions go beyond teaching and facilitating learning. You will play a critical role in recognising and nurturing your students’ potential and their lifelong learning needs.

What you will be working on

In addition to your teaching duties, you will carry out industry or consultancy projects to help you remain relevant in your profession and to evolving changes in industry, and maintain strong linkages with industry and schools. You will also have the opportunity to have industry attachments or experience on a regular basis to update your skills, knowledge and practices of your profession.

What we are looking for

You should be trained in Engineering-related disciplines with preferably three years of relevant practical experiences with at least one of the following areas: Mechatronics/Robotics, Electromechanical Systems and Automation, Programmable Logic Controllers, Mechanical Engineering Design.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills and have an inherent passion to teach students both in physical classrooms and online learning environment.

Multi-disciplinary engineering industry experience with a focus on Industry 4.0, Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Internet of Things, Data Analytics and Systems Analysis for Manufacturing will be an added advantage.

You should be competent to develop and deliver at least two of the following areas:

• Robot Operating System (ROS)
• PLC, C++, C
• Development of IIoT applications
• 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Engineering Analysis software
• Good IT skills in using software related to teaching
• Knowledge in programming such as Python, Java, C#, AI, Machine Learning will be an added advantage

Those with good and relevant experience can look forward to Senior Lecturer or equivalent positions, with career development opportunities to leadership positions in the Colleges or Headquarters.

About Institute of Technical Education

The Institute of Technical Education is a globally-recognised world‑class institution for excellence in technical education. Here, you make an extraordinary difference because ours is a unique Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on College Education. Our awards include the prestigious Singapore Quality Award with Special Commendation and the inaugural Harvard-IBM Innovations Award in Transforming Government, affirmations of transformational leadership and passionate staff who bring us closer to becoming a Global Leader for Innovations in Technical Education.