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

1. A good degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Masters, PhD and/or relevant professional certifications like registered PE would be advantageous.
2. Deep technical specialist with 10 or more years of working experience in mechanical design, systems design and integration or related area in mechatronics would be preferred.
3. Experience in following areas are highly desirable:
   • Complex Mechanical systems development and integration
   • Material and components selection including working knowledge with integration and selection of components/systems such as actuators, pumps, hydraulics system, PLC/Controls systems
   • CAD software such as SolidWorks
   • Simulation such as Finite element and CFD simulation
   • Hands-on prototyping and fabrication skills to guide students in labs
4. It will be advantageous with working knowledge of
   • Material testing and material properties
   • Programming of Control and PLC systems
   • Software such as Ansys and Abaqus
5. Extensive hands-on experience and knowledge of industry practices and engineering principles to bring industry perspective to SIT.
6. Keen interest in innovation projects, with demonstrated ability in developing solutions to technical problems.
7. Strong supervisory skills and enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment.
8. 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.