Lab Engineer- Computer and Information Engineering- UAE National

Khalifa University Enterprise; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi seeks a Lab Engineer to support teaching and research laboratories within the Department of Computer and Information Engineering. You will collaborate with faculty to provide technical and operational support for robotics, AI, and related disciplines, ensuring equipment readiness and safe lab practices.

Responsibilities include managing daily lab operations, preparing experiments, calibrating equipment, guiding student safety, maintaining compliance, and assisting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics and AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of relevant laboratory or technical experience; strong fresh graduates with a Master's degree may also be considered.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety standards.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and students.
• Willingness to learn new laboratory tools, equipment, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned laboratories.
• Prepare laboratory experiments, demonstrations, and related materials under faculty guidance.
• Calibrate, maintain, and monitor laboratory equipment.
• Guide students on laboratory safety and correct equipment use.
• Maintain quality, safety, security, and institutional compliance standards.
• Consult with faculty on coursework requirements and student projects.
• Support the design and improvement of experimental procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe laboratory environments.
• Manage equipment inventory and monitor related budget expenditure.
• Report safety or security risks in accordance with institutional policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

Support the effective, safe, and high-quality operation of teaching and research laboratories within Khalifa University's Department of Computer and Information Engineering.

About the Role

The Lab Engineer will work closely with faculty to provide technical and operational support for laboratories in areas such as Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and related computer and information engineering disciplines. The role supports laboratory teaching, student projects, equipment readiness, and continuous improvement of lab procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned laboratories.
• Prepare laboratory experiments, demonstrations, and related materials under faculty guidance.
• Calibrate, maintain, and monitor laboratory equipment.
• Guide students on laboratory safety and correct equipment use.
• Maintain quality, safety, security, and institutional compliance standards.
• Consult with faculty on coursework requirements and student projects.
• Support the design and improvement of experimental procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe laboratory environments.
• Manage equipment inventory and monitor related budget expenditure.
• Report safety or security risks in accordance with institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Robotics and AI, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 1-2 years of relevant laboratory or technical experience; strong fresh graduates with a Master's degree may also be considered.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety standards.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and students.
• Willingness to learn new laboratory tools, equipment, and technologies.