SM Instructor and Education Manager 

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 3 (006148)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1758

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

8/14/2024 3:54:26 PM

Date Last Edited:

8/14/2024 3:54:24 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

6600O

Organization:

OFFICE OF ADVANCED RESEARCH COMPUTING  

Division Code:

6610D

Division:

OFFICE OF ADVANCED RESEARCH COMPUTING  

Department:

455200 - SPONSORED RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1758

Position Description ID

216259

UC Payroll Title:

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 3 (006148)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 21

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

1 - Staff: Contract

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40341912

Reports to Payroll Title:

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 5

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40038408

Department Head Payroll Title:

IT ARCHITECT 5

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovative Institute is looking for a Technical Instructor to educate instructors, students and manufacturing workforce, in the Smart Manufacturing field. The SM Instructor and Education Manager will develop technical training programs and help instructors and system integrators develop SM skills that will make them better professionals.  The instructor will  serve as curriculum advisor to other instructors developing SM education and be required to deliver instructional content periodically to promote the adoption of SM skills and methodologies by manufacturers.

The SM Instructor and Education Manager must be knowledgeable in the field of Smart Manufacturing and industrial OT to IT integration with solid hands-on experience configuring connectivity from machines and IIoT sensors to PLCs, edge gateways, and cloud platforms. SM education topics include: the value of SM skills for different manufacturing jobs and career paths, and low-cost options for adoption of SM technology by SMMs leading to higher levels of productivity and reduced costs for SM implementations. 

The Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute, is the national institute on Smart Manufacturing (SM) for the United States. The Office of Advanced Research Computing (OARC) is the organization within UCLA and administrative home of CESMII, which it operates in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office. CESMII drives innovation in SM through a membership network, education and workforce development program, funded research projects, and a Smart Manufacturing Innovation Platform. Smart Manufacturing is the application of advanced technologies such as sensors, controls, analytics, modeling, and platforms to increase efficiency in manufacturing. CESMII’s mission is to accelerate SM adoption, which will radically impact manufacturing performance through measurable improvements in areas such as quality, throughput, costs/profitability, safety, asset reliability, and energy productivity. By enabling frictionless movement of raw and contextualized data (i.e., information) between real-time operations and the people and systems that create value in and across manufacturing organizations, CESMII is ensuring the power of information and innovation is at the fingertips of everyone who touches manufacturing.

SM Curriculum and Technical Advisor

Advise and provide guidance on existing consulting and training resources available from CESMII and ecosystem partners that can be leveraged by educators, ecosystem partners, and educational organizations for their Smart Manufacturing services and education programs. 

Provide review and advisory services on Smart Manufacturing technologies, practices, technical training classes, curricula, and certification programs.

Review and advisory services on Smart Manufacturing assessments and roadmap development tools and processes including CESMII SM Roadmap Framework processes and tools.

25%

SM Course Author and Developer

Work with VP of Education and CESMII education partners like Amatrol and ToolingU to author and maintain courses to teach instructors on how to teach SM skills to the workforce that align with SACA SM credentials and include hands-on exercises with SM Learning System.

Recommend enhancements to workforce training tools, resources, curricula and promote alignment with new industry standards and credentials.

15%

SM Course Author and Developer

Applies developing instructional design skills to help articulate course design, apply learning objectives /outcomes, include supportive learning activities and assessments, and select appropriate technologies and tools to achieve academic goals.

Supports faculty and staff in the creation of multimedia content, including interactive learning activities, video, or audio components, and oversees the production of course content according to an established schedule.

Deploys content on learning management platforms.

15%

SM Instructor and Presenter

Deliver educational workshops and training to instructors and to manufacturers. Run demonstrations of SM integrated technologies at CESMII and partner events and tours.

Facilitate virtual or in-person roundtable and community discussions on Smart Manufacturing technologies industry use-cases, and practices at industry and regional events with partners and collaborators including SMICs and MEPs.

Consults with faculty and staff to determine methods for delivery of course content and effective use of technology that promotes learner engagement and knowledge acquisition.

30%

SM Education Community Facilitator

With VP of Education, maintain Repository Educational Resources as a shared folder in the cloud. Organize curriculum content for instructors trained through CESMII training programs. 

Connect members and collaborators to potential partners and other programs with similar objectives within CESMII ecosystem.

15%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Required

3 + years

Three plus years applied Smart Manufacturing or industrial automation experience preferred including skills with Python, PLC programming, MQTT, OPC-UA, and ISA95 standards.

Preferred

And

3 years

Proven experience as instructional designer and technical trainer

Required

Certification in Smart Manufacturing or industrial automation is preferred.

Preferred

Excellent communicator, able to explain complex subjects in a clear and interesting manner

Required

Collaborate with a wide range of educational partners and vendors working with CESMII on revenue programs with educational resources.

Required

Advance working knowledge of MS Office applications including Powerpoint, Word, and Excel.

Required

Strong design, demonstration, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with industrial data acquisition, edge gateways, integration of manufacturing systems and cloud pIIoT/SM platforms.

Required

Experience demonstrating the ability to handle multiple tasks frequently with short timelines, to prioritize and organize work and to complete assignments in a timely, accurate manner. Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently or as a team member, with minimal direction

Required

Thorough knowledge of functional area and understands how work within one course may impact work being done on other courses or in other areas.

Required

Thorough analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills

Required

Ability to work in a start-up environment, and juggle multiple  tasks in support of organizational objectives.

Required

Advanced level skills in application of planning, resourcing and monitoring of effective design life cycles of training and other learning and performance solutions to support the organization.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

50%

CESMII runs education programs and events across the US. Position will include travel to support industry and regional events with partners and collaborators like SMICs and MEPs for activities including (i) in-person education/instruction, (ii) facilitation of in-person round tables and regional community discussions, and (iii) visits to education partners to assess and advise on SM technology used for education.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Non-University Setting(s)

Location:

home

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.