Manufacturing, Production & Automation Lead/Specialist Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Manufacturing, Production & Automation Lead/Specialist St. Petersburg College – 4.1 Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Full-time $59,309 – $74,137 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications CAD Laboratory experience Mid-level Master’s degree Programmable logic controllers Bachelor’s degree Industrial Engineering Robot programming Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing AI 4 years Robotics Communication skills Marketing Teaching Full Job Description We are seeking to fill the following newly created full-time grant funded positions: Manufacturing, Production & Automation Specialist The Manufacturing, Production & Automation Specialist is responsible for overseeing the administration, coordination, instruction, and marketing of the Industry 4.0 Lab at St. Petersburg College Midtown Campus. This role includes managing grant funding, supporting curriculum development, facilitating industry partnerships, and promoting advanced manufacturing, automation, and digital transformation technologies. The specialist ensures that students, faculty, and industry partners have access to cutting-edge resources, hands-on learning, and workforce development initiatives. Manufacturing, Production & Automation Lead The Manufacturing, Production & Automation Lead is responsible for the instruction, enrollment growth, and promotion of Industry 4.0 Lab courses at St. Petersburg College Midtown Campus. This position plays a vital role in delivering hands-on learning experiences, expanding student engagement, and enhancing workforce training programs focused on advanced manufacturing, automation, and smart factory technologies. The Lead Coordinator will collaborate with faculty, industry partners to develop curriculum, recruit students, and showcase lab capabilities.

Education & Experience:

Required:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in manufacturing engineering , Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field .

Preferred:

Experience in higher education, workforce training, or industry instruction. Minimum 4 years of experience in advanced manufacturing, automation, or Industry 4.0 technologies. Teaching experience or professional training experience preferred.

Technical & Professional Skills:

Knowledge of automation systems, robotics, PLC programming, IoT, AI in manufacturing, digital twins, and smart factories . Experience with CAD software, manufacturing simulation tools, and learning management systems (LMS) . Strong understanding of enrollment growth strategies, marketing principles, and student recruitment .

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, faculty, and industry partners. Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across departments. Passion for technology-driven education, hands-on learning, and workforce development.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$59,309.00 – $74,137.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person