Lab Technician: Mechatronics & Energy Systems Lab

Canadian University Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian University Dubai’s SEAST is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support undergraduate teaching laboratories for Mechatronics Engineering and Power & Renewable Energy Engineering. This full-time role focuses on safe operations, reliable equipment, accreditation readiness, and high-quality student learning experiences.

The technician will manage inventory, prep and test experiments, assist during classes, calibrate and maintain equipment, ensure health and safety compliance, and support

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Power Engineering or related field.
• Formal training or demonstrated experience in lab support roles.
• Hands-on experience with electrical and mechatronics lab equipment.
• Knowledge of robotics, automation, renewable energy systems, PLCs, power electronics, and electrical machines.
• Strong lab safety practices and ability to troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory inventory, consumables, and equipment records.
• Prepare, set up, and test laboratory experiments for teaching sessions.
• Provide technical assistance during classes, demonstrations, and workshops.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment for reliable performance.
• Ensure health, safety, and accreditation compliance; support audits and improvements.
• Support student projects and capstone activities with guidance on safe equipment use.

Skills

Lab safety

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Electrical/mechatronics hands-on

Robotics & automation

PLC & industrial control

Mechatronics knowledge

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics/Power Engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Canadian University Dubai’s SEAST is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support undergraduate teaching laboratories for Mechatronics Engineering and Power & Renewable Energy Engineering. This full-time role focuses on safe operations, reliable equipment, accreditation readiness, and high-quality student learning experiences.

The technician will manage inventory, prep and test experiments, assist during classes, calibrate and maintain equipment, ensure health and safety compliance, and support