Mentor, Robotics & Automation (Teach, Lab, Project, Various Levels)

JONDAVIDSON PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore seeks qualified candidates for roles as Professional Officers, assisting in applied learning and research in engineering. Successful candidates will leverage extensive industry experience to mentor students and enhance the curriculum with applied knowledge in fields like Automation and Robotics.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of working experience in Automation, Robotics, or related areas.
• Hands-on implementation of industrial robotics systems.
• Strong supervisory skills with a background in education.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach labs & practice modules.
• Mentor students during practical learning activities.
• Manage labs and equipment to support academic programmes.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Embedded Systems

Programming (C/C++, Python)

Machine Learning

Industry 4.0

Data Analytics

Education

Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Software Engineering or a related field

Masters or PhD (advantageous)

Tools

MATLAB

Gazebo

Tensor Flow

Job description

My client is looking for qualified candidates with specialised and deep technical skills acquired through extensive industry experience. Pending experience, the candidate can apply for an Assistant/Manager, Senior or a Lead Professional Officer role.

The successful candidates will be part of their pool of academic staff under the Professional Officers (PO) scheme. They form the talent pool which brings a much-needed industry perspective to student learning. They facilitate applied learning and applied research in the institution, complementing the academic expertise of the faculty to bring industry practices and applications into the curriculum.

Professional Officers leverage on their industry experiences to create authentic learning environments, where discovery and innovation take place. They act as coaches and mentors to students during practical learning activities such as laboratory sessions, Capstone Projects and the work study programme. Professional Officers could also lead or work with faculty on industry innovation projects to provide solutions to the industry.

In addition to their role in applied learning and applied research, Professional Officers manage the centralised laboratory facilities and resources in the institution. With Technical Officers, laboratory safety professionals, and administrators in department, they jointly develop central policies and processes for the safe and seamless

operation of laboratories in the institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and teach labs & practice modules.
• Mentor students in Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP).
• Lead or co-lead innovation projects with industry.
• Manage labs and equipment to support academic programmes and applied research.
• Ensure safety in labs.

Job Requirements

• A good degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related field. Masters, PhD and/or relevant professional certifications would be advantageous.
• Deep technical specialist with 10 or more years of working experience in Automation, Robotics, Autonomous Systems, or related areas in development would be preferred.
• Experience in following areas is highly desirable:

1. Hands-on experience in electronics/electrical.
2. Programming of Microcontrollers and embedded systems.
3. Working knowledge of programming languages such ROS/ROS2, Python, C/C++ Programming,
4. Knowledge of subjects such as computer vision, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Kinematics and dynamics.
5. Autonomous systems, Robotics and Automation.
6. Industry 4.0 and Internet-of-Things.
7. Hands-on experience implementation of industrial robotics systems and performing offline simulation of robotic work cells.
8. Digitalisation skills – IoT, data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mixed reality, etc would be advantageous.
9. Programming and simulation software such as MATLAB, Gazebo and Tensor flow.
10. Knowledge of Linux OS.

• Extensive hands-on experience and knowledge of industry practices and engineering principles to bring industry perspective to the University.
• Keen interest in innovation projects, with demonstrated ability in developing solutions to technical problems.
• Strong supervisory skills and enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency to keep abreast of development in the field and pursue professional certification programs. Possess industrial certifications in relevant areas will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their MS Word formatted CV with the current and expected salary remunerations.

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