Lab Technician /CNC Operator

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
• 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

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Certifications of expertise in the areas of operating CNC machines and manufacturing 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)