Fab Lab Engineer & Prototyping Trainer

United Arab Emirates University; Al Ain; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University in Abu Dhabi invites a Lab Engineer to run daily lab activities, maintain equipment, and provide first-line technical support for SIP projects.

You will design and deliver training, manage safety, and coordinate with students and partners to promote innovation and knowledge exchange across UAEU SIP.

The role requires hands-on experience with fabrication tools, CAD software, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering or related fields (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Design).
• FabLab Trainer certification is a plus.
• 0–2 years of experience; experience conducting workshops in 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain fabrication machines (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC, PCB milling).
• Design and fabricate high-quality prototypes to customer specs.
• Deliver training sessions and workshops for students and lab users.

Skills

3D printing knowledge

CNC machining

Workshop facilitation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

FabLab Trainer certification (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Rhino

Job description

United Arab Emirates University in Abu Dhabi invites a Lab Engineer to run daily lab activities, maintain equipment, and provide first-line technical support for SIP projects.

You will design and deliver training, manage safety, and coordinate with students and partners to promote innovation and knowledge exchange across UAEU SIP.

The role requires hands-on experience with fabrication tools, CAD software, and strong problem-solving skills.