On site

Full Time

[What the role is]

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Makerspace+)

[What you will be working on]

Coaching and Mentorship

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to students, staff and start-ups on engineering-based projects/prototyping.
Foster creativity and critical thinking in a collaborative, inquiry-driven learning environment.
Assist learners in designing, prototyping, testing, and refining their projects.

Workshop Facilitation

Design and lead hands-on workshops related to mechanical engineering, electronics, CAD, robotics, or other relevant areas.
Support cross-disciplinary projects that combine engineering with art, design, or coding.

Makerspace Management

Ensure safe and effective use of tools and equipment (e.g. 3D printers, laser cutters, wood working machines, soldering stations).
Maintain, basic repair, and calibrate engineering tools and equipment.
Monitor inventory of materials and suggest procurement needs.

Industry Engagement and Curriculum Support

Work with faculty and staff to integrate engineering projects into existing courses and programs.
Contribute to curriculum development focused on engineering design thinking and iterative learning.
Engage in initiatives in technological research and innovation, industry projects and consultancy work, which includes leading functional teams/projects, training/mentoring junior staff, etc
Support outreach programs and events to engage the broader community in STEM and making.

[What we are looking for]

Relevant qualification in mechanical, electronics, mechatronics engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of professional work experience.
Hands-on experience with engineering tools and fabrication technologies (e.g., CAD software, microcontrollers, mechanical prototyping, additive/subtractive manufacturing).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with learners from diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
Commitment to safety in a makerspace environment
Familiarity with project-based learning or inquiry-based teaching approaches.
Comfort with programming and electronics (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python).
Working experience as an engineer or related field (coding and programming experience is a plus)
Experience working in a makerspace, innovation lab, educational setting or equivalent will be preferred.

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