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Technical Instructor, Manufacturing
  • Job Number: 26223
  • Functional Area: Academic (non-faculty)
  • Department: Mechanical Engineering
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Pay Range Minimum: $100,000
  • Pay Range Maximum: $137,500
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: No Grade


Posting Description

MANUFACTURING TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR, MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE), to teach and mentor students in its machine shop facilities. One of MIT’s largest departments, MechE supports hands-on courses in manufacturing processes and systems, additive manufacturing, process controls, precision machine design, and shop-tool training. The instructor will teach manual and automated fabrication methods, including machining, injection molding, thermoforming, waterjet cutting, and 3D printing; oversee projects; and solve creative fabrication challenges. Duties include process demonstrations, tutorials, CAD/CAM and design-for-manufacturing reviews, safety training, and grading prototype, written, and data-analysis assignments. The role creates and updates written and multimedia instructional materials; supports digital education initiatives and research projects; and works with faculty and staff to operate, maintain, and improve shop equipment and procedures. Responsibilities also include purchasing and managing materials, maintaining an organized work area, and fostering a safe, inclusive, collaborative learning environment.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or related field and a minimum of five years of hands-on mechanical fabrication experience; expertise in machining, injection molding, thermoforming, waterjet cutting, 3D printing, metrology, and CAD/CAM; teaching, mentoring, design, communication, safety, and multitasking skills; and ability to work with students, faculty, and staff in fast-paced environment.

Standard hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; occasional evening and weekend work may be required, with flexibility.

11/6/2026