Lab Technician - Mechanical

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) in Hyderabad seeks a tech/engineer to support smart factory robotics lab operations, including setup, calibration, and maintenance of robotic arms, PLCs, and sensors under faculty supervision.

The role focuses on hands-on lab work, equipment inventory, safety compliance, and helping students and staff run experiments and demonstrations with robotic hardware.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in mechanical, robotics, automation, mechatronics, or related field.
• Familiarity with industrial automation, PLCs, sensors, and robotic systems.
• Hands-on lab experience with robotics equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and maintain robotics and automation equipment.
• Support lab experiments and demonstrations in smart factory environments.
• Troubleshoot robotic and automation systems and document maintenance.
• Maintain inventory and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Assist faculty, staff, and students in operating hardware and conducting tests.

Skills

Robotics lab operations

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma/degree in mechanical, robotics, automation, mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Industrial robot arms

PLCs

Sensors

Job description

Role & responsibilities

The person will be responsible for assisting with setup, calibration, and maintenance of smart factory robotics and other robotics lab equipment. Duties include supporting lab experiments and demonstrations, organizing equipment inventories, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and helping faculty, staff, and students operate and troubleshoot robotic hardware such as industrial robot arms, sensors, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Main Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and maintain robotics and automation equipment.
• Support experiments, demonstrations, and training sessions in smart factory environments.
• Troubleshoot and repair robotic and automation systems, documenting results and maintenance activities.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized laboratory.
• Assist with inventory management and procurement of lab supplies and components.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in mechanical, robotics, automation, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with industrial automation, PLCs, sensors, and robotic systems.