Job Summary
The Instruction Specialist supports the School of Engineering Technology by providing both instructional and operational assistance in the electrical and smart manufacturing labs. This role works closely with faculty, staff, statewide operational leadership team, and students to co-develop and facilitate effective course delivery and hands-on project support. The Instruction Specialist is the lead role in applying expertise in AC and DC electrical power, signaling, instrumentation, digital systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), networking, manufacturing, and mechanical systems to ensure the smooth operation of formal instructional labs such as the Smart Learning Factory, Industrial loT, and Smart Foundry labs within the Engineering Technology department. Responsibilities include guiding students with lab projects, maintaining lab equipment, and contributing to a collaborative learning environment that reflects Purdue’s commitment to innovation and excellence in engineering education.
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a prestigious institution known for innovation and research excellence. You'll collaborate with top talent across departments while helping protect Purdue's research integrity. Join our community of lifelong learners and contribute your skills to this critical program.
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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. The School of Engineering Technology positions for students, faculty and staff in proximity to top businesses and leading industries, providing new and unique executive education and internship opportunities.
What We Are looking For :
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, Educational Design, or a related field
- Four (4) years of experience in one or more of the following:
- teaching at the high school or college level
- Industry related experience in manufacturing systems, processes, hardware and software, robotic and automated systems programs, debugging, and troubleshooting
- Awareness of modern computing tools, language, and trends, including AI.
- Experience in innovative problem-solving and design
Skills needed:
- Strong initiative with an ability to work independently with limited supervision, and in a team-based environment.
- Excellent technical and professional communication skills, interpersonal, public speaking, organizational, and time management skills.
- Familiar with and competent in electrical device construction and operation, programming, software, and data collection processes related to electronics, smart manufacturing, robotics, and information technology skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies, including AI
- Expert in Microsoft tools and Excel, especially in an engineering environment.
- Teachable attitude, willingness to learn new tools and methods, and ability to critique operations and provide useful feedback.
- Must be able to problem solve, function under pressure, meet deadlines, and demonstrate creativity in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with frequent interruptions
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Positive attitude, patience, and the ability to explain problems and instruct students.
What is Helpful:
- Experience interpreting academic materials for classroom implementation and grading a plus.
- Knowledge of an engineering design cycle
- Experience in industrial networking and data management with software such as Ignition, Python, and Kepware.
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:
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