Lab Manager Robotics

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Responsibilities:

• Maintain RBE labs and workspaces to ensure a safe and orderly environment keep the various equipment and devices in good operating condition. Develop and maintain protocols for integrity and cleanliness of the spaces. Comply with EHS guidelines. Manage student Lab Assistant staff provide assignments mentorship and oversee activities.
• Review and develop hardware and software used in courses using appropriate tools and materials. This includes items such as robots arms and other devices that are provided to students for use in the courses. Utilize student talent where feasible to support this activity.
• Assist faculty in materials procurement and preparation including demo arenas kit generation and oversight. Purchase lab supplies while maintaining awareness of budget constraints seeking cost-conscious solutions and spending only where necessary.
• Update teaching labs hardware and software. Help faculty members with new solutions and make new prototypes when needed.
• Keep track of all materials ensure timely delivery of suitable items. This includes creating and maintaining a clear tracking methodology of inventory control. Manage RBE storage facilities preserving various materials and supplies for future use by project teams and others.
• Assist in the development of new or refurbished lab spaces to establish suitable working environments consistent with the needs of RBE.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders and lab users.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in related field.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in the design and fabrication of robots electromechanical systems mechatronic systems or similar.
• 5-8 years of experience in software development related to robotics and embedded systems. Linux experience required.
• 2-10 years of experience in inventory management and procurement.

Compensation: $62500 $78100 per year

Salary is based on related experience expertise and internal equity; generally new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Compensation at WPI

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WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.