Advanced Manufacturing – PT Automation and Robotics Instructor

Work Schedule: Part-time, 28 hours per week; schedule varies based on employer training needs, including daytime or evening hours as assigned

Department: Workforce and Leadership Development

Summary

The Part-Time On-Site Automation and Robotics Instructor will provide hands-on instruction for noncredit advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, industrial robotics, and skill development courses delivered at employer sites and LCCC regional locations. The instructor will use portable training systems, Amatrol Smart Factory Mechatronics (IIoT), Amatrol eLearning, hands-on lab activities, and skill assessments to support training in areas such as electrical systems, motor controls, sensors, mechanical systems, fluid power, programmable logic controllers, electronics, smart manufacturing, industrial robotics, troubleshooting, and maintenance fundamentals.

The instructor will work with the program team to ensure safe equipment setup, effective course delivery, accurate student progress tracking, and alignment with LCCC course outcomes and applicable SACA certification standards (specifically SACA C-103, C-215, and C-216). Additionally, the instructor will be required to participate in vendor Train-the-Trainer programs (virtually or

in-person) for Yaskawa Motoman (Yaskawa Academy) and ABB industrial robots (ABB University). This position reports to the Program Director or assigned Workforce Development supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Promote a strong safety culture and maintain a safe training environment for students, employers, LCCC staff, and others.
Deliver hands-on, in-person instruction at employer sites, LCCC’s Schnecksville campus, Morgan Center, Donley Center, or other approved training locations.
Teach assigned noncredit advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, and robotics courses in accordance with approved course outlines, training objectives, and program schedules.
Set up, operate, and secure portable training systems, industrial robot education carts, and related equipment before, during, and after instructional activities.
Provide instruction in technical areas that may include electrical systems, motor controls, sensors, mechanical power systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLCs, industrial electronics, smart manufacturing, Amatrol Smart Factory Mechatronics (IIoT), measurement, troubleshooting, and maintenance fundamentals.
Deliver hands-on instruction on industrial robots including FANUC, Yaskawa Motoman, and ABB robotic systems.
Use Amatrol eLearning, Yaskawa Academy LMS, ABB RobotStudio, quizzes, hands-on lab activities, and performance-based skill assessments to support student learning.
Perform student assessments to document completion of required lab skills and course Maintain and submit appropriate attendance, assessment, academic, and skill-tracking records in accordance with program requirements.
Assist students with technical questions, lab activities, equipment operation, and skill
Support students preparing for LCCC certificates, micro-credentials, and applicable SACA industry-recognized certifications, specifically SACA C-103 (Certified Industry 0 Associate III – Robot System Operations), SACA (C-214 Smart Factory Systems 1), SACA C-215 (Robot System Operations 1), and SACA C-216 (Robot Systems Integration 1).
Attend required vendor Train-the-Trainer programs (virtually or in-person) for Yaskawa Motoman (Yaskawa Academy) and ABB (ABB University) to obtain and maintain instructor credentials.
Communicate equipment, supply, safety, or instructional needs to the Program Director or assigned supervisor.
Assist with maintaining portable training units, mobile robot education carts, laptops, tools, lab skill binders, supplies, and related instructional materials.
Recommend improvements to instructional materials, lab activities, course sequencing, and portable delivery methods.
Collaborate with LCCC staff and employer partners to support successful on-site training
Represent LCCC professionally when working with employers, students, industry partners, and community organizations.
Maintain instructional effectiveness through ongoing self-evaluation and awareness of current developments in advanced manufacturing, industrial maintenance, automation, robotics, and instructional practice.
Perform other duties as

Qualifications

Required Education

High school diploma or
Associate degree from an accredited college or university in advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, electrical technology, automation, engineering technology, robotics, or a related field; related military technical training; or equivalent industry experience.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical
Formal training or certification in mechatronics, industrial maintenance, automation, PLCs, electrical systems, industrial robotics (FANUC, Yaskawa Motoman, ABB), or related advanced manufacturing areas.

Certifications Required

Act 153 Clearances, including Act 34 PA Criminal Background Check, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting, or ability to obtain these clearances.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to employer sites and LCCC locations as

Preferred

SACA certifications (specifically SACA C-103, C-215, C-216) or experience preparing students for SACA-aligned credentials.
Yaskawa Academy Train-the-Trainer certification (or willingness to complete virtual/in-person training).
ABB University Train-the-Trainer certification (or willingness to complete virtual/in-person training).
OSHA, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, PLC, Amatrol, or other relevant industry-recognized

Work Experience Required

Minimum of three years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, industrial maintenance, automation, mechatronics, electrical, mechanical, robotics, or related technical
Experience with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or repair of industrial equipment, electrical systems, mechanical systems, motor controls, sensors, PLCs, fluid power systems, industrial robots (FANUC, Yaskawa Motoman, ABB), or automation equipment.

Preferred

Two years of previous teaching, training, mentoring, or coaching experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, technical education, adult education, or community college environment.
Experience using Amatrol training equipment (specifically Amatrol Smart Factory Mechatronics IIoT), Amatrol eLearning, or similar industrial training systems.
Experience operating, programming, or troubleshooting industrial robots (FANUC, Yaskawa Motoman, ABB).
Experience delivering training at employer sites or in a workforce development
Familiarity with SACA certification standards, competency-based education, and hands-on skill

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong commitment to safety and safe work
Ability to teach hands-on technical skills to adult learners with varying levels of
Strong knowledge in one or more advanced manufacturing and robotics areas, including electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs, mechanical systems, fluid power, electronics, smart manufacturing (Amatrol Smart Factory IIoT), industrial robots (FANUC, Yaskawa Motoman, ABB), or industrial troubleshooting.
Ability to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and transport portable training systems, mobile robot carts, and related instructional equipment.
Ability to assess student performance using hands-on lab activities, skill checklists, quizzes, and competency-based assessments.
Desire to help others learn and perform
High degree of patience for different learning styles and learning
Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills to effectively interact with students, employers, LCCC staff, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Strong organization and planning Ability to work independently in off-site training environments while maintaining program standards.
Ability to collaborate with program staff, instructors, employers, and community
Ability to use computers, learning management systems, Amatrol eLearning, Yaskawa Academy LMS, ABB RobotStudio, basic office software, and instructional technology.
Must demonstrate teamwork, initiative, customer service, professionalism, and commitment to continuous professional growth.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle tools and equipment, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and may occasionally assist with moving portable training equipment weighing more than 35 pounds using carts, dollies, or team-lift procedures.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to read technical materials, wiring diagrams, labels, and computer screens.

Work Environment

The work environment may include classrooms, laboratories, employer manufacturing sites, training rooms, and regional LCCC locations. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate but may vary depending on the employer site and training activity. The instructor must be able to travel locally, adapt to different training environments, and maintain safe instructional practices when working with portable training equipment, electrical training systems, pneumatic equipment, mechanical components, industrial robots, and related instructional tools.

This position may be contingent upon grant funding, program enrollment, employer training needs, and continued program support.

Interested candidates may send their cover letter, resume and credentials to Brandon Dopira, Director of Advanced Manufacturing, Workforce Development at bdopira1@lccc.edu.