Lecturer - School of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering

Singapore Polytechnic International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Polytechnic invites applications for a Lecturer in Mechatronics & Robotics within the School of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering. You will design and deliver courses for full-time students, adult learners, and industry professionals, while mentoring students and fostering hands-on learning in robotics, automation, and Industry 4.0.

You will engage in applied research and consultancy, collaborate with industry partners, and help keep curricula current with advances in

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• At least two years of relevant industry experience in automation, manufacturing, or Industry 4.0.
• Fresh graduates with strong technical foundations and commitment to education are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver courses for full-time students, adult learners, and industry professionals.
• Mentor students through their academic journeys and support their growth as engineers and individuals.
• Engage in applied research, consultancy, and collaborate with industry partners to keep courses relevant.

Skills

Robotics

Automation

PLC

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Job description

What the role is:

Plaque of Commendation (Gold) – NTUC May Day Awards 2026

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers for 2024, 2025 & 2026.

Shape the Engineers of Tomorrow
Robotics and automation are no longer the future. They are the present. As industries accelerate their transformation, the engineers who will lead this change are sitting in classrooms today. We are looking for an educator who is ready to inspire them.

The School of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering is seeking a Lecturer in Mechatronics & Robotics, someone who brings both technical depth and a genuine passion for teaching, and who wants their work to matter beyond the classroom.

What you will be working on:

What You Will Do

This is a role with real breadth and real impact. You will design and deliver courses for full-time students, adult learners, and industry professionals, bringing the realities of modern manufacturing into every lesson. You will mentor students through their academic journeys and support their growth as both engineers and individuals.

Beyond teaching, you will stay at the forefront of your field through applied research and consultancy, collaborate with industry partners to create meaningful learning experiences, and contribute to curriculum and institutional initiatives that keep our courses relevant and forward-looking.

What You Will Teach

• Robotics and Automation.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• 2D/3D Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD).
• C/C++ or Python Programming.

What we are looking for:

What You Bring

A tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline is required. We value at least two years of relevant industry experience in areas such as automation, manufacturing, or Industry 4.0, though we warmly welcome fresh graduates who bring strong technical foundations and a clear commitment to education.

What We Offer

You will join a school that values both technical excellence and human development. Here, you will have the space to keep your hands on the tools through research, consultancy, and industry collaboration, while building a career as an educator who makes a lasting difference.

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

About Singapore Polytechnic

As Singapore's first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.