Professor - Mechatronics Engineering

About the University & The School of Engineering

Ranked Top 50 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027 and placed firmly within the Global Top 300 (QS World University Rankings), Randstad Malaysia is representing an institution which stands as Southeast Asia's premier private university. Our School of Engineering is internationally recognised for advancing hands-on engineering innovation, industry-integrated learning, and high-impact technological research.

Positioned at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering, our flagship Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours programme addresses the rapidly evolving demands of intelligent automation, robotics, and smart systems. Through dedicated specialisations in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-supported by industry-backed facilities such as our dedicated Robotics Hub-we prepare future engineers to design, develop, and control intelligent technologies shaping the manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and aerospace sectors globally.

The Role
We invite applications from accomplished academic leaders and pioneering engineering researchers for the rank of Full Professor in Mechatronics Engineering. The successful candidate will provide strategic, technical, and intellectual leadership, driving forward an interdisciplinary agenda where robotics, autonomous systems, embedded intelligence, and AI-driven control intersect with real-world industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Academic Leadership: Steer the academic trajectory of the Mechatronics Engineering programme to maintain alignment with frontier technological advancements, global industry demands, and international quality benchmarks (MQA/EAC/Washington Accord standards).
• Research & Technological Innovation: Lead a robust agenda of applied engineering research across robotics, autonomous systems, smart sensors/actuators, control engineering, and AI/machine learning for engineers; secure competitive industry and governmental grants.
• Curriculum Innovation: Spearhead interdisciplinary curriculum development and laboratory modernisation-integrating robotics dynamics, digital image processing, deep learning, embedded systems, and hands-on, project-based learning experiences.
• Industry & International Ecosystem Building: Establish strategic partnerships, sponsored laboratories, and collaborative R&D ventures with global robotics/automation leaders, technology firms, and international academic consortia.
• Postgraduate Supervision & Mentorship: Supervise and mentor Master's and Doctoral (Ph.D.) candidates, while guiding early- and mid-career faculty in engineering research methodologies, commercialisation, and high-impact scholarship.
• Quality Assurance & Governance: Oversee continuous programmatic improvement, outcome-based education (OBE) governance, and international engineering accreditation standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Academic Credentials: A Ph.D. in Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control & Automation Systems, or an aligned engineering discipline.
• Academic Rank: Proven track record demonstrating academic standing eligible for immediate appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
• Professional & Industry Stature: Substantial, high-level academic and/or industrial track record in robotics, automation systems, autonomous technologies, or intelligent control systems; Professional Engineer (Ir. / P.Eng. / CEng) credentials are highly advantageous.
• Technical Integration: Deep domain expertise in marrying core mechanical and electrical systems with embedded computing, sensors/actuators, robotics control, and AI/machine learning applications.
• Research & Supervisory Record: Documented portfolio of high-impact peer-reviewed publications, patents/commercialised technologies, funded research projects, and successful doctoral supervision.
• Global Network: An active international network across engineering research centres, robotics/automation industries, and global academic institutions.
  
  

Remuneration & Comprehensive Benefits Package

We offer an internationally competitive compensation package commensurate with a senior academic appointment:

• Family Education Subsidy: Substantial tuition subsidisation for dependent children covering K-12 through to tertiary education.
• Comprehensive Family Medical Coverage: Inpatient, outpatient, specialist, and hospitalisation coverage extending to spouse and legal dependents.
• Performance Incentives: Annual performance bonus and annual increment schemes.
• Work-Life Integration: Flexible working arrangements balancing on-campus studio engagement, administrative leadership, and creative research.
• Relocation Assistance: Comprehensive relocation allowance, travel logistics, and visa processing support for international candidates and their accompanying family.
  
  

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

1. Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (inclusive of postgraduate supervisions and external funding history).

2. Digital Portfolio / Selected Works showcasing major projects, interactive installations, or practice-based outputs.