Mechatronics Manufacturing Assistance Instructor II (Mechatronics Manufacturing)

Location: Brownsville, Texas; training support also covers Corpus Christi and other locations within Texas. The role involves travel to training sites and allows telecommuting per TEEX guidelines.

Salary: $6,250 per month

Company

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service provides emergency response training, workforce training, and technical assistance, including advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity programs.

What you will do

• Deliver hands-on and theoretical training in mechatronics systems used in manufacturing automation.
• Teach the integration of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, and industrial automation systems.
• Develop and adapt course materials for different learning styles and support curriculum development.
• Monitor learner performance, evaluate instructional effectiveness, and promote student success.
• Coordinate training schedules, registrations, logistics, records, assessments, and quality-control activities.
• Collaborate with program personnel, clients, jurisdictions, and project stakeholders supporting RAMI/TRAIN and COAST.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of hands-on mechatronics systems experience, with specified equivalencies for an associate degree or high school diploma/GED.
• At least one year of experience in adult education or training in mechatronics operating principles.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC programming, instructional methods, and presentation technologies.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days.
• Ability to deliver training for up to 8–10 hours per day, move equipment up to 50 pounds, use personal protective equipment, and travel independently.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree.
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge.
• Proficient Spanish communication skills.
• Experience with robotics, sensors, actuators, control systems, CAD/CAM, industrial software, IoT, smart manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 data analytics.
• Siemens Mechatronics System or FANUC Robotics certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Wellness programs, online learning, educational reimbursement, and leadership development opportunities.
• Work may include evenings, weekends, adverse weather, and deployment within Texas when required.
• Employment is contingent on continued grant or contract funding, satisfactory performance, and completion of a criminal history investigation.