Technical Instructor, Manufacturing

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks a Manufacturing Technical Instructor to teach and mentor students in its machine shop. You will teach manual and automated fabrication methods, oversee projects, and develop instructional materials while ensuring safety and inclusivity in a fast-paced academic setting.

The role involves CAD/CAM reviews, metrology, and collaboration with faculty to maintain and improve shop equipment and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or related field and a minimum of five years of hands‑on mechanical fabrication experience.
• Expertise in machining, injection molding, thermoforming, waterjet cutting, 3D printing, metrology, and CAD/CAM.
• Teaching, mentoring, design, communication, safety, and multitasking skills; ability to work with students, faculty, and staff in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach manual and automated fabrication methods, including machining, injection molding, thermoforming, waterjet cutting, and 3D printing.
• Oversee projects and solve fabrication challenges; provide demonstrations and tutorials.
• Develop and update instructional materials; support safety training, assessments, and grade prototypes and reports.
• Maintain shop equipment, procure materials, and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Design

Communication

Safety

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Machining

Injection molding

Thermoforming

Waterjet cutting

Metrology

Job description

Posting Description

MANUFACTURING TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR

MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE) , to teach and mentor students in its machine shop facilities. One of MIT’s largest departments, MechE supports hands‑on courses in manufacturing processes and systems, additive manufacturing, process controls, precision machine design, and shop‑tool training. The instructor will teach manual and automated fabrication methods, including machining, injection molding, thermoforming, waterjet cutting, and 3D printing; oversee projects; and solve creative fabrication challenges. Duties include process demonstrations, tutorials, CAD/CAM and design-for-manufacturing reviews, safety training, and grading prototype, written, and data‑analysis assignments. The role creates and updates written and multimedia instructional materials; supports digital education initiatives and research projects; and works with faculty and staff to operate, maintain, and improve shop equipment and procedures. Responsibilities also include purchasing and managing materials, maintaining an organized work area, and fostering a safe, inclusive, collaborative learning environment.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED : Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or related field and a minimum of five years of hands‑on mechanical fabrication experience; expertise in machining, injection molding, thermoforming, waterjet cutting, 3D printing, metrology, and CAD/CAM; teaching, mentoring, design, communication, safety, and multitasking skills; and ability to work with students, faculty, and staff in fast‑paced environment.

Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; occasional evening and weekend work may be required, with flexibility.

11/6/2026