Mentor, Robotics & Automation(Teach, Projects, East, multiple positions - Senior Manager to Ass[...]

JONDAVIDSON PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is looking for a professional officer to design and teach lab modules, mentor students, and manage laboratory resources. Candidates should have relevant degrees and over 10 years of experience in Automation and Robotics. Strong skills in programming and innovation are required. Experience in educational settings is advantageous. This is a full-time role offering a dynamic and industry-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of working experience in Automation, Robotics, or related areas.
• Ability to develop solutions to technical problems.
• Strong supervisory skills and experience mentoring in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hands-on experience in electronics/electrical

Programming of Microcontrollers and embedded systems

Knowledge of programming languages such as ROS/ROS2

Python programming

C/C++ Programming

Knowledge of computer vision

Knowledge of Machine Learning

Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence

Knowledge of Kinematics and dynamics

Knowledge of Autonomous Systems

Knowledge of Robotics

Knowledge of Automation

Digitalisation skills (IoT, data analytics)

Education

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

Masters or PhD

Relevant professional certifications

Tools

MATLAB

Gazebo

TensorFlow

Linux OS

Job description

My client an education institution has multiple positions ranging from Senior Manager to Assistant Director level equivalent. More experience candidate can be considered for a higher position of Deputy Director equivalent.

The division houses a centralized pool of academic staff under the professional officer scheme. These professional officers come with specialised and deep technical skills acquired through extensive industry experience. 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.

These 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 Integrated Work Study Programme. These 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, these professional officers manage the centrally‑managed laboratory facilities and resources in the institution. With Technical Officers, laboratory safety professionals, and administrators in the division, 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.
• Advantageous to have prior knowledge in: (1) Hands‑on experience implementation of industrial robotics systems and performing offline simulation of robotic work cells. (2) Digitalisation skills – IoT, data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mixed reality, etc would be advantageous. (3) Programming and simulation software such as MATLAB, Gazebo and Tensor flow.(4) Knowledge of Linux OS. (5) Extensive hands‑on experience and knowledge of industry practices and engineering principles to bring industry perspective to the institution.
• 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.

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