The Mechatronics Program Coordinator is under the supervision of the dean, the program coordinator is responsible for the daily operations of the assigned instructional program(s). The coordinator is responsible for teaching courses, designing and developing curriculum, evaluating adjunct personnel and student performance, and advising students. In addition, the program coordinator will manage, maintain equipment, ensure the safe operation of all program labs.

The minimum requirements are an associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology or a related field and two (2) years related work experience in mechatronics, automation, and instrumentation, or a closely related field. Preferred candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with two (2) years related work experience in mechatronics, automation, and instrumentation, or a closely related field.

Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience at a post-secondary level who have demonstrated the ability to convey practical knowledge to technician level students. The successful candidate will possess knowledge and experience in specification, installation, and maintenance of industrial system control applications in a manufacturing industrial process environment. Excellent customer service skills are essential. Must be able to function in an environment characterized by continual changes in information technology. Knowledge of Allen-Bradley or Siemens Programmable Logic Controller's, or both, and industrial network communication protocols is essential. The ability to troubleshoot manufacturing automation systems, program PLC's, set-up VFD’s, servo’s, embedded controllers, hydraulics, pneumatics, networking, analog, digital, and power electronics is a plus. Working knowledge of Kuka and/or Fanac Robots is a plus.

To be considered for this position applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. Unofficial transcripts may also be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed 843.574.6682 to the Human Resources Office by the deadline date and time. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 843.574.6201.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.