Lab Technician – Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

Vacancy for: Faculty of Engineering

Scope & Purpose

Under direct supervision of the Head of the Mechanical Engineering department and general supervision of the engineering faculty, the Lab Technician provides supplemental support to small groups of students enrolled in the related undergraduate tutorials and labs. Employees in this classification will develop, organize, and support student activities in the lab sections with guidance/direction from the department’s head and supervise student interactions. The Lab Technician will also be directly responsible for the upkeeping and maintenance of lab equipment. The Lab Technician for operating the designated machines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities




Promotes safety inside the laboratory
Prepares laboratory equipment on a weekly basis for related sections and practice hours
Operates the laboratory equipment
Expertise in Machining processes, Welding processes, Sheet metal processes and Casting processes.
Sets and operates CNC machines
Expertise in writing M/G code for CNC machines
Trains and supervises other laboratory staff as needed
Conducts functionality checks of critical lab equipment on a day to day basis
Maintains, calibrates and tests all the equipment in the laboratory
Undertakes in-house fixing of damages in the laboratory equipment when applicable
Where necessary, liaises with the equipment vendors on matters of installation, and maintenance
Remains available for various lab sessions throughout the semesters
Updates equipment software from time to time as needed, with the help of IT
Attends meetings as and when required
Undertakes other duties activities as assigned by the supervisor(s)
Perform inventory control and help in preparing quotations for existing and new equipment
Supervise students’ workers in the lab and validates their time sheets
Helps in organizing Capstone Design Projects, and other lab events
Conducts orientation for new faculty members and TAs related to the existing equipment

Qualifications

Certifications of expertise in CNC machines / Machining processes / Welding processes / Sheet metal processes / Casting processes.
Diploma in Manufacturing or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

At least three (3) years* of experience in handling a technical laboratory in an academic setting.

Skills

Technical skills with manufacturing processes / production technology laboratory equipment
Expertise in CAD/CAM
Computer skills
Knowledge of instruments related to measurements and material testing
Written and spoken communication skills both in Arabic and English (German is a plus)