Mechanical Lab Engineer for Teaching & Projects

Uowdubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) invites applications for a Laboratory Engineer in Mechanical Engineering within the School of Engineering. The role focuses on keeping mechanical labs, workshops and equipment safe, calibrated and ready for teaching and capstone projects.

The candidate should have a BE in Mechanical Engineering with five years’ workshop experience, strong maintenance skills and the ability to train students and staff in safe operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least five years’ work experience in a Mechanical Engineering workshop or equivalent.
• Experience operating, maintaining or troubleshooting mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of workshop and laboratory health and safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate equipment, calibration, maintenance and inventory records.
• Strong communication skills to train students and staff.
• Experience in GCC region is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and UOWD laboratory regulations.
• Set up, maintain and calibrate laboratory and workshop equipment according to vendor requirements.
• Undertake preventive and corrective maintenance to keep equipment safe and operational.
• Prepare laboratories, equipment and technical resources for scheduled classes.
• Manage inventories of raw materials, tooling and consumables.
• Train students, researchers and faculty in safe equipment operation.
• Provide technical assistance to students and staff on capstone projects.
• Collaborate with other Laboratory Engineers and the Mechanical Engineering Program Leader.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Training students

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) invites applications for a Laboratory Engineer in Mechanical Engineering within the School of Engineering. The role focuses on keeping mechanical labs, workshops and equipment safe, calibrated and ready for teaching and capstone projects.

The candidate should have a BE in Mechanical Engineering with five years’ workshop experience, strong maintenance skills and the ability to train students and staff in safe operation.