Job Purpose
The Professional Officers Division (POD) houses a centralized pool of academic staff under the Professional Officers scheme. Professional Officers come with specialised and deep technical skills acquired through extensive industry experience. They form the talent pool which brings a much-needed industry perspective to student learning. They facilitate applied learning and applied research in SIT, complementing the academic expertise of the faculty to bring industry practices and applications into the curriculum.
Professional Officers leverage on their industry experiences to create authentic learning environments, where discovery and innovation take place. They act as coaches and mentors to students during practical learning activities such as laboratory sessions, Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Professional Officers could also lead or work with faculty on industry innovation projects to provide solutions to the industry.
In addition to their role in applied learning and applied research, Professional Officers manage the centralised laboratory facilities and resources in SIT. With Technical Officers, laboratory safety professionals, and administrators in POD, they jointly develop central policies and processes for the safe and seamless operation of laboratories in SIT.
Job Responsibilities
- Design and teach labs & practice modules.
- Mentor students in Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP).
- Lead or co-lead innovation projects with industry.
- Manage labs and equipment to support academic programmes and applied research.
- Ensure safety in labs.
Job Requirements
- A good degree in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering from a recognised University. Possessing a Master’s or PhD degree will be advantageous.
- Deep technical specialist with 10 or more years of working experience as a Solution Architect or Principal Engineer for WSN, IT/OT convergence and IoT related projects.
- Strong technical know-how and practical competencies in the IT Systems, Networking and Data Communications.
- Must have a firm grasp and understanding of the emerging IoT and Cloud Technology
- Experience in Machine Learning and AI would be advantageous.
- Experience in Information / Cyber and or Cloud Security would be advantageous.
- Keen interest to support research and academic project work, with demonstrated ability in developing software solutions to technical problems.
- Possess strong supervisory skills, enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment.
- Demonstrate proficiency to keep abreast of developments in the field and pursue professional certification programs. Possession of industrial certifications in relevant areas will be an added advantage.
- Professional Officers appointed at senior levels may need to have demonstrated managerial responsibilities.
