Job Title
Mechatronics Manufacturing Assistance Instructor I
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Department
Business and Cyber Solutions
Proposed Minimum Salary
$5,833.34 monthly
Job Location
Brownsville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Mechatronics Manufacturing Assistance Instructor I
$5,833.34 per month
1 Full-Time Position
Telecommuter (Brownsville, Texas)
The Role at a Glance
The Mechatronics Manufacturing Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality training in Mechatronics systems as applied to modern manufacturing automation for the RAMI/TRAIN project in Brownsville and the COAST project in Corpus Christi. The Mechatronics Manufacturing Assistance Instructor prepares students for careers in advanced manufacturing automation by providing hands-on Mechatronics training, theoretical knowledge, and industry-relevant skills. This position focuses on teaching students the integration of mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, programmable logic controllers (PLC) and industrial automation systems used to automate manufacturing production equipment. The position prepares students for careers in advanced manufacturing by combining knowledge with hands-on training. The Mechatronics Manufacturing Assistance Instructor will use their knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. The Mechatronics Manufacturing Assistance Instructor uses a variety of media to present course materials and is responsible for assisting in curriculum development projects to maintain course relevance and support customer needs. Assists in scheduling training deliveries, coordinates participant registration and logistics, compiles data, and ensures quality control measures are met. This position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with students, customers and internal support personnel.
This position is located in Brownsville, Texas and reports to the Project Manager - TRAIN Project.
Qualifications of the Role
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, manufacturing, or applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of hands-on Mechatronics systems experience.
One year of experience in adult education and/or training in Mechatronics operation principles.
Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Equivalency: Will consider an associate’s degree with seven years of hands-on Mechatronics systems experience OR a High School Diploma/GED with nine years of hands-on Mechatronics systems experience.
About Us
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training, and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives.
We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees’ education and professional development.
Benefits You Can Expect from TEEX
Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums. Family enrollment is available.
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
12-15 paid holidays per year.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Wellness programs and release time.
Access to online learning platforms.
Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.
Leadership development programs
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The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in the delivery of emergency response, homeland security and workforce training, as well as exercises, technical assistance and economic development. TEEX serves more than 169,000 people annually from every U.S. state and territory and 79 countries worldwide.
Renowned for its hands-on, customized training, TEEX offers a wide range of technical and skills training programs aimed at employed workers and those entering the labor force. Both public and private sector organizations count on TEEX for outstanding training and the technical expertise of its instructors, many of whom are the top experts in their respective fields.
TEEX operates a comprehensive emergency preparedness campus, which includes some of the world’s top training facilities in the Brayton Fire Training Field, Disaster City® and the Emergency Operations Training Center, as well as state-of-the-art facilities for public utilities, law enforcement and unexploded ordnance training.
As part of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium and home to the National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center, TEEX has been a leader in homeland security training since 1998. The agency also sponsors the state’s elite urban search and rescue team, Texas TaskForce 1, standing ready to respond at a moment’s notice in times of disaster.
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