Lab Specialist- Innovation Lab - UAEN
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About the Role
Khalifa University seeks a Lab Specialist to support the GENS 101 Grand Challenges course by providing technical expertise in mechatronics, robotics, embedded systems, and rapid prototyping.
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Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance for student projects involving robotics, embedded systems, sensors, electronics, and automation
- Assist students with prototype design, fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and system integration
- Support experimental setup, data acquisition, calibration, and interpretation of results
- Mentor students in applying the Engineering Design Process and Scientific Method without completing project work on their behalf
- Prepare laboratories and equipment for teaching activities
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and fabrication machines
- Manage laboratory inventory, consumables, and equipment maintenance schedules
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and provide equipment training to students
- Assist instructors during studio sessions and demonstrations
- Support the development and testing of new laboratory activities
- Recommend improvements to laboratory equipment and technical resources
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with knowledge and practical experience relevant to interdisciplinary engineering design, mechatronics, robotics, embedded systems, and prototyping
- Practical experience in embedded systems (Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi or similar microcontrollers)
- Practical experience in robotics and automation (sensors, actuators, DC/servo motors, motor drivers, and basic motion control)
- Practical experience in electronics (circuit prototyping, soldering, PCB assembly, electronic troubleshooting, and instrumentation)
- Practical experience in mechanical design (CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, or similar)
- Practical experience in digital fabrication (3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, and rapid prototyping)
- Practical experience in programming (Arduino IDE, C/C++, and basic Python)
- Practical experience in data acquisition (sensor calibration, data collection)
- Fluent in English (IELTS 7+)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and mentoring abilities
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary student teams
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Position Summary
- The Lab Specialist will support the delivery of the GENS 101 Grand Challenges course by providing technical expertise in mechatronics, robotics, embedded systems, rapid prototyping, and laboratory experimentation.
- The role involves mentoring student teams during project development, maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring safe laboratory operations, and supporting faculty during studio sessions.
- The successful candidate will help students design, build, test, and troubleshoot engineering prototypes while encouraging independent learning and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance for student projects involving robotics, embedded systems, sensors, electronics, and automation.
- Assist students with prototype design, fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and system integration.
- Support experimental setup, data acquisition, calibration, and interpretation of results.
- Mentor students in applying the Engineering Design Process and Scientific Method without completing project work on their behalf.
- Prepare laboratories and equipment for teaching activities.
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and fabrication machines.
- Manage laboratory inventory, consumables, and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and provide equipment training to students.
- Assist instructors during studio sessions and demonstrations.
- Support the development and testing of new laboratory activities.
- Recommend improvements to laboratory equipment and technical resources.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with knowledge and practical experience relevant to interdisciplinary engineering design, mechatronics, robotics, embedded systems, and prototyping.
- Master's degree is preferred.
Technical Requirements
- Embedded Systems: Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi or similar microcontrollers.
- Robotics & Automation: Sensors, actuators, DC/servo motors, motor drivers, and basic motion control.
- Electronics: Circuit prototyping, soldering, PCB assembly, electronic troubleshooting, and instrumentation.
- Mechanical Design: CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Onshape, or similar).
- Digital Fabrication: 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining, and rapid prototyping.
- Programming: Arduino IDE, C/C++, and basic Python.
- Data Acquisition: sensor calibration, data collection.
Desired Experience
- University engineering laboratories or makerspaces.
- Robotics, automation, or embedded systems projects.
- Student design competitions or project based learning environments.
- Operation of digital fabrication equipment.
Core Competencies
- Fluent in English (IELTS 7+).
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary student teams.
- Strong organizational and laboratory management skills.
- Commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Equipment Experience
- Arduino and embedded development kits.
- Robotics platforms.
- Electronic test equipment (multi meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies).
- Sensors and data acquisition systems.
- 3D printers.
- Laser cutter and CNC router.
- Hand and power tools for prototyping.
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