Five years of hands-on Mechatronics systems experience.
One year of experience in adult education and/or training in
Mechatronics operation principles.
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.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license or ability
to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma
principles.
- Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a proficient
level.
- Experience with robotics, sensors, actuators, and control
systems.
- Industry certifications (e.g. Siemens Mechatronics System
Certification, FANUC Robotics Certification).
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM and industrial software tools.
- Experience with IoT, smart manufacturing and data analytics as
related to Industry 4.0 technologies.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to regularly use computer/keyboard.
- Ability to support training delivery for up to 8-10
hours/day.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions during
construction.
- Physical conditioning consists with movement of training
equipment, wearing personal protective equipment during instruction
as needed, designing, developing, and deploying curriculum for
classroom and online training delivery up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote
locations by driving.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
necessary to interact with students, business and community
leaders.
- Proficient use of the principles and methods for instructing
and training individuals and groups of various sizes.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong focus on customer service and student success.
- Ability to multitask, work independently, collaborate with a
team, and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to present course material using a wide variety of
media and technology.
- Working knowledge of essential office software and
instructional programs (Windows and macOS), Office Suites
(Microsoft Office, G Suite), presentation software (PowerPoint,
Keynote, Zoom).
- Knowledge of Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC
programming.
Equipment:
- Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional
printer, telephone.
- Training equipment.
- Personal protective equipment as needed.
Notifications:
- This position is security sensitive.
- This position may require work beyond normal office hours
and/or work on weekends.
- This position requires compliance with state and federal
laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and
procedures.
- All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely
without injury to self or others in compliance with System and
Agency safety requirements.
- As part of TEEX's mission of providing training, developing
practical solutions, and saving lives; this position could be
required, if called upon, to deploy within the State of Texas as
directed by this position's Division Director/HQ Department
Head.
- Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote
locations by driving a personal or TEEX vehicle and/or flying on
commercial airlines.
- This position allows telecommuting per TEEX guidelines.
- This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding,
which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract.
Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding
from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job
performance.
- This position is located in Brownsville, TX.
Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:
Instructional & Technical Assistance Support - 80%
- Promotes adaptability, providing instructional and technical
assistance support to a broad manufacturing assistance
program.
- Determines course goals and objectives for BCS course
developments.
- Uses a variety of instructional techniques for presenting
course material.
- Develops instructional techniques to accommodate various
learning styles.
- Initiates and maintains interactive classroom
discussions.
- Provides positive reinforcement and motivational
incentives.
- Monitors learner performance.
- Evaluates and assesses instructional effectiveness.
Coordination & Collaboration - 10%
- Promotes teamwork by coordinating and collaborating with other
personnel assigned to the program, other programs, divisions, and
entities to maintain and further develop the program.
- Assists in the curriculum and technical assistance efforts in
support of the RAMI/TRAIN and COAST Project, as well as other
deliveries as assigned.
- Provides status updates to the program director regarding
change requests.
- Works with points of contact from clients and jurisdictions for
coordination, development, preparation efforts as needed.
- Assists in marketing courses.
Fiscal & Administrative Duties - 10%
- Promotes stewardship by performing fiscal and administrative
duties in a responsible manner.
- Ensures completion and collection of student attendance
rosters, registration forms, pre-test/post-tests, course
evaluations, and delivery records forms.
- Submits time worked and travel expenses/receipts within the
required time frame.
Additional Program/Division responsibilities:
- Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, staff,
and external partners.
- Follows all dress codes associated with work activity (i.e.
Travel, workshop, in office, etc.)
- Maintains and safeguards assigned divisional equipment and
property.
- Maintains a professional appearance.
- Maintains an organized workspace.
- Performs additional work duties as assigned.
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
TEEX Employer Notices Military Crosswalk
Info
Applications must either have all job application data entered or a
resume attached. Not doing so could result in an incomplete
submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants
to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the
online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a
criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon
the institution's verification of credentials and/or other
information required by the institution's procedures, including the
completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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