Job Description

The IT Mentor acts as a first line mentor to students on hands-on and practical activities such as labs, student projects and Integrated Work Study Program to enhance the students’ technical problem solving skills and increase their preparedness for industry.

The ideal candidate will strengthen area to support labs and projects relating to Disruptive Technology for iOT, AV, 5G, Blockchain and "Smart" Technology.

The roles and responsibilities of this role include:

• Work with faculty in the development, design, planning and set-up of laboratories for teaching and research activities. This may involve activities to plan, procure and manage equipment in the lab, provide training to staff and students on usage of specific laboratory or equipment as well as development of lab manuals.
• Mentor students during hands-on projects and laboratory activities for ICT year-1 and year-2 student to enhance their practical problem solving skills. This may involve conduct of relevant practical activities as well as supervision of students in their projects and laboratory assignments as a part of applied learning.
• Guide students to navigate the industry environment during their Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP).
• Support the faculty in the supervision and assessment of students for IWSP, ITP (integrative team project) and for Final Year Projects/Capstones
• When innovation project opportunities arise, participate in the project/s together with faculty and students.
• Working in a team to manage and ensure the readiness, operations and proper maintenance of the laboratories resources.
• Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations in the laboratories.

• A good Degree or Masters in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computing from a recognized University. .
• Proven working experience in iOT and Networking, Embedded Systems and Communication domain
• Have a firm grasp of several programming languages, as well as experience dealing with a range of software and hardware.
• Keen interest to support research and academic project work, with demonstrated ability in developing software solutions to technical problems.
• Possess strong supervisory skills and enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment.
• Self-starter with hand-on knowledge to setup network and server systems, manage software development environment and configuration activities to support testing and maintenance of information system, software applications, hosted services and websites
• Demonstrate proficiency to stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and pursue professional certification programs. Industrial certifications in relevant areas will be an added advantage.
• An IT Mentor appointed at senior levels may have managerial responsibilities.