Mechatronics Instructor This position pays $1,030.00 per credit. Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) is seeking a highly-skilled instructor to teach in our Mechatronics program to teach in all levels within our program vertical. We welcome applicants from across the automation ecosystem (operations, maintenance, engineering, integration, manufacturing, and software/enterprise interface). The strongest candidates can point to real deployments—systems they have built, integrated, commissioned, maintained, optimized, or repaired—and can explain the tradeoffs and priorities that matter in industrial environments. In this role, you will be responsible for fostering a culture of knowledge, skill collaboration, and creativity where both individual and team growth are prioritized. Apply your industry experience to provide support and mentorship to team members working on customer-facing solutions. Beyond technical guidance, your ability to lead and manage will ensure that the team remains adaptable and continuously improving. If you are driven by curiosity and a desire to mentor, this role will offer you the chance to shape the future of industrial technology while supporting the growth of a talented team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with the program's diverse student body and growing tomorrow's workforce in industrial mechatronics and automation applications. Will help support the college's work to cultivate an inclusive culture and campus climate by valuing diversity, sustaining an environment of belonging, and promoting equitable opportunities for all. The successful candidate will work to eliminate equity gaps and help students succeed in their chosen career path. Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovation and excellence that focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility. Duties and Tasks (Essential Functions) Duty: Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction that builds students' proficiency in mechatronics systems while cultivating the confidence, critical thinking, and workplace habits needed for industry success.
Tasks include:
Design and facilitate hands-on learning experiences that guide students in developing practical troubleshooting, integration, installation, and maintenance skills used in industry, all the way up to Industry 4.0 integrated enterprise. Translate complex industry concepts into clear, scaffolded lessons that help students progressively build competence across integrated mechanical, electrical, fluid power, robotic, and control technologies. Coach students through real world problem solving processes, modeling how professionals diagnose failures, evaluate tradeoffs, and make decisions in production settings. Develop and update curriculum and learning materials to ensure students gain current, job ready competencies aligned with industry standards and emerging technologies. Provide individualized feedback and mentoring that supports each student's technical growth, professional habits, and confidence. Cultivate a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive learning environment where students practice teamwork, communication, and workplace behaviors essential for industry success. Model and teach safe work practices by reinforcing relevant safety standards, supervising equipment use, and coaching students in creating a safety-first mindset. Maintain instructional labs and equipment to ensure tools, systems, and learning activities support high quality skill development. Guide students in exploring career pathways and developing the professional skills needed for employment, advancement, and lifelong learning in the automation ecosystem. Duty: Support program effectiveness through timely completion of administrative tasks, documentation, collaboration, and participation in departmental activities Tasks include: Evaluate student performance using clear, competency based criteria, and maintain accurate records that support student growth and program improvement. Provide timely and constructive feedback that helps students understand their progress and areas for further development. Contribute to continuous program improvement, using student assessment data, employer input, and instructional reflection to enhance learning outcomes. Engage in departmental and college activities that support student success, instructional quality, and a culture of belonging.
Minimum Qualifications:
Demonstrated, hands-on industry experience applying and integrating mechatronics and automation in real industrial environments (for example: manufacturing, process industries, logistics, utilities, aerospace/transportation, or similar).Experience working with complex systems where mechanical, electrical, and computer-based control technologies converge, including practical troubleshooting across those boundaries. Ability to safely work in and lead lab/shop environments, modeling industry-standard safe practices when using mechanical, electrical, fluid power, and control equipment. Ability to interpret and teach from technical documentation used in industry (schematics, wiring diagrams, data sheets, procedures, commissioning checklists, maintenance documentation, etc.).Clear, professional communication skills appropriate for technical and non-technical audiences (written, verbal, and visual).A combination of education, certifications, and/or training may be considered in addition to industry experience; however, the program particularly values evidence of applied work (implementation, commissioning, optimization, troubleshooting, repair).
Preferred Qualifications:
Automation systems integration, commissioning, start-up support, troubleshooting, and maintenance reliability. Industrial controls (Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)).Motion systems, drives, sensors/actuators, industrial networking, control panels, field wiring, and test/measurement. Fluid power and hybrid power/control systems, including diagnosing cross-domain failures (mechanical/electrical/control).
Application Instructions:- Complete application
- Attach your CTC certifications and/or industry-recognized credentials
- Upload a resume and cover letter describing your skills and experience
- Complete Supplemental Questions
Benefits:
Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) offers an abundant benefits package to best fit our employees and their family's needs. As an eligible employee at Clover Park Technical College, you will be able to choose from top medical and dental programs, as well as plan for your future with CPTC's competitive retirement options. At CPTC, we also believe in family work-life balance by offering generous vacation and sick leaves in addition to 10 paid holidays per year. Health Insurance/ FSAEligible employees may choose from among seven health plans offered in 2026-2027, including Consumer-Directed Health Plans with Health Savings Account (CDHP-HSA). In addition to top Health Insurance plans, employees are also able to contribute to a tax-exempt Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows you to save money on eligible health expenses. - Dental Insurance Eligible employees may choose from two managed care plans and one preferred provider plan. Dental premiums for you and your dependent(s) are fully paid by CPTC.Life InsuranceCPTC provides each eligible employee with $35,000 Basic life insurance, and $5,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy at no additional cost. Options allow employees to design their own coverage by purchasing additional coverage as well as coverage for dependents. - Long Term Disability InsuranceCPTC pays for Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage with a 90-day waiting period and a maximum benefit of $450 per month. You may purchase additional optional LTD coverage to supplement the Basic LTD, providing up to 60 percent of your monthly salary. Employee Assistance Program(EAP) The employee assistance program is for State of Washington employees, other governmental entities, and their family members. EAP offers free professional counseling and referral services. - RetirementCPTC participates in several retirement plans administered through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and TIAA. Eligibility in the plans is based on your current classification. Extras! Discounted Child Care and the Hayes Child Care CenterFine Dining in the Rainier Room Exquisite pastries by Bon Sucre'Automotive repairs Variety of spa treatments provided by our esthetics program On-campus coffee shop & store Career growth potential Washington State Tuition WaiverAccess to state-of-the-art workout facility Professional Development opportunities
