Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Makerspace+)
Temasek Polytechnic
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Makerspace+)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 28 Oct 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
Coaching and Mentorship
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to students, staff and start-ups on engineering-based projects/prototyping.
- Foster creativity and critical thinking in a collaborative, inquiry-driven learning environment.
- Assist learners in designing, prototyping, testing, and refining their projects.
Workshop Facilitation
- Design and lead hands-on workshops related to mechanical engineering, electronics, CAD, robotics, or other relevant areas.
- Support cross-disciplinary projects that combine engineering with art, design, or coding.
Makerspace Management
- Ensure safe and effective use of tools and equipment (e.g. 3D printers, laser cutters, wood working machines, soldering stations).
- Maintain, basic repair, and calibrate engineering tools and equipment.
- Monitor inventory of materials and suggest procurement needs.
Industry Engagement and Curriculum Support
- Work with faculty and staff to integrate engineering projects into existing courses and programs.
- Contribute to curriculum development focused on engineering design thinking and iterative learning.
- Engage in initiatives in technological research and innovation, industry projects and consultancy work, which includes leading functional teams/projects, training/mentoring junior staff, etc
- Support outreach programs and events to engage the broader community in STEM and making.
What we are looking for
- Relevant qualification in mechanical, electronics, mechatronics engineering or a related field with at least 5 years of professional work experience.
- Hands-on experience with engineering tools and fabrication technologies (e.g., CAD software, microcontrollers, mechanical prototyping, additive/subtractive manufacturing).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with learners from diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
- Commitment to safety in a makerspace environment
- Familiarity with project-based learning or inquiry-based teaching approaches.
- Comfort with programming and electronics (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python).
- Working experience as an engineer or related field (coding and programming experience is a plus)
- Experience working in a makerspace, innovation lab, educational setting or equivalent will be preferred.
About your application process
This job is closing on 28 Oct 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Temasek Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.
About Temasek Polytechnic
Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of high learning nestled by the idyllic shores of Bedok Reservoir in Tampines. TP takes pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change.
TP’s caring and vibrant culture is firmly rooted in our core values which drive a spirit of innovation, with a focus on industry, globalization and sustainability. “TP Cares” is our clarion call to ensure that our diverse community of learners has the opportunity to achieve their personal best, so that they can contribute meaningfully to the global community.
Learner. Creator. Leader
We envision the TP graduate as a values-led leader with vision, character and heart, excelling in the academic domain and beyond, and rising to the challenge of creating tomorrow.
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