Automated Systems and Mechatronics Technology Instructor

mnstate.edu; Brooklyn Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave (six weeks)

Job summary

Hennepin Technical College seeks an Automated Systems and Mechatronics Technology Instructor to deliver lab-based instruction and design curriculum in the Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie campuses.

Responsibilities include continuous curriculum development, assessment of learner outcomes, and support for student success through varied instructional methods, evening/weekend offerings, and cross-campus collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree required: Associate degree in automated systems and mechatronics, electrical/mechanic systems or fluid power.
• Experience in teaching or curriculum development is not explicitly required but preferred.
• Proven ability to design and revise instructional materials and assess learner outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lab-instruct Automated Systems and Mechatronics topics.
• Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials; assess learner outcomes.
• Integrate assessment activities into teaching and college-wide student learning assessment.
• Support student success through diverse instructional methods and office hours.
• Coordinate schedules and campus coverage to maximize enrollment across locations.
• Participate in department and college committees and professional development.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLC

VFDs and motors

Industrial control systems

Industrial electricity

Packaging machinery experience

Mechanical systems knowledge

Industrial maintenance

Sensors and vision systems

Master Electrician

Education

Associate degree in automated systems and mechatronics / electrical mechanics / fluid power

Job description

Position Overview

Working Title: Automated Systems and Mechatronics Technology Instructor

Institution: Hennepin Technical College

Classification Title: Tech College Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union: 210: Minnesota State College Faculty

City: HENN - Brooklyn Park Campus, HENN - Eden Prairie Campus

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited

Salary Range: $43,067 - $98,660

Responsibilities

• Primary teaching responsibilities, which may include lab instruction and technical skills.
• Continuous curriculum development, including the design, revisions, and implementation of instructional materials and assessment of learner outcomes.
• Integration of assessment activities into teaching practices and participation in department and college-wide assessment of student learning.
• Support of the success and development of students through the use of a variety of instructional methods, available office hours, and by providing additional resources.
• Development and implementation of on-campus or any of our locations during the daytime, evening or weekend in order to maximize enrollment and meet the needs of our diverse student population.
• Contribution into department decisions on budget, scheduling, textbook selection etc.
• Participation in discipline, team, campus, and college matters through service on committees; attendance at regular meetings; and continued professional development.
• Support and advance the department and college mission through ideas and projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Associate degree from an automated systems and mechatronics, electrical/mechanic systems or fluid power program.
• Occupational Experience Requirement: Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in automated systems and mechatronics, electrical/mechanic, or fluid power.
• Recency Requirement: One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
• Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement: course construction (credit course) * teaching/instructional methods (credit course) * student outcomes assessment/evaluation (credit course) * philosophy of community and technical college education (credit or non-credit course) ** Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired, or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status. * These courses shall be waived for individuals who at the time of hire have a degree in education, or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.2) ** This course shall be waived for individuals who, at the time of hire, have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.3)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 year degree in Automation Robotics Engineering, Packaging, Electronics, Industrial Electricity
• Previous training/teaching and instructional design experience
• Familiar with Allen Bradley PLC's and HMI's
• Familiar with Siemens PLC
• Experience with VFD, stepper motors, servo Motors, and linear actuators
• Experience with Industrial Control Systems
• Experience with industrial electricity: DC, AC, 3-phase
• Experience with Packaging machinery or Printing industry machinery
• Knowledge of Mechanical Systems
• Experience with Industrial maintenance & repair
• Experience with Sensors and Vision Systems
• Master Electrician

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

HOURS: Incumbent must be able to work the required schedule Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, with some evenings classes. Must be able to travel between campuses, Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park, and to off-site locations.

Telework (Yes/No): No

About

Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9,500 and offers degree and non‑degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate within its network of industry partners, Hennepin Technical College prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities. Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400,000 students. It is the fourth‑largest system of two‑year colleges and four‑year universities in the UnitedStates. Hennepin Technical College with campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college is strategically positioned to meet the economic and workforce development needs of business and industry throughout Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be successful in obtaining the education and skills that can result in employment and a career. Curriculum is industry validated and delivered in an environment that emulates the work setting. Students receive a well‑rounded educational experience that gives them the skills and ability to secure the first job in their career as well as to advance in their career. For more information about Hennepin Technical College, please visit our website at: http://www.hennepintech.edu

Benefits

• At Minnesota State, we take your well‑being and work‑life balance serious.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer‑paid life insurance, short- and long‑term disability, and pre‑tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll‑over option.
• To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
• Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.
• To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options.
• Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents.

Hennepin Technical College is currently unable to sponsor work visas or green card applications due to regulatory complexity, budget constraints, and alignment with our current hiring strategy. Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the start of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.

Contact Information

Desired Start Date: 10-26-2026

Position End Date: Open Date: 09-08-2026 Close Date: Posting Contact Name: Keaton Danielle Penaz