Job Summary

The Instruction Specialist works in the electrical and smart manufacturing labs associated with the School of Engineering Technology. Provides both instructional and operational support services for course delivery and assists students with projects. Uses Industry 4.0, AC and DC electrical power and signaling, digital systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, networking, manufacturing, and mechanical skills to provide direct support to faculty, staff, and students in the school’s formal instructional labs for Electrical Engineering Technology and undergraduate courses in ECET. 

About Us:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. 

What We Are Looking For :

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor’s degree  
• Five (5) plus years of industry related prior experience with manufacturing systems, processes, hardware, and software, or an equivalent combination of work and education. 

Skills needed:

• Excellent record keeping skills. 
• Strong initiative with an ability to work independently with limited supervision.    
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Familiar with and competent in electrical device construction, programming, software, and data collection processes related to electronics, smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and information Technology skills 
   

What We Would Like You to Know:

• All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue
• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 2
Pay Band S055
Job Code#20003613

Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php 

Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply