Lab Engineer

Lahore University of Management Sciences; Lahore; On-site; PKR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Group Life Insurance

EOBI for Pension Scheme

Outpatient medical coverage for self

In-patient Health Insurance for self,

Spouse and dependent children

Job summary

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for a Lab Assistant in the Energy & Power Systems Lab. You will assist the lab director by designing and conducting labs, maintaining equipment, and supporting multiple lab courses in Power System Protection, Electrical Machines, and Power System Analysis.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and timely preparation of exams and lab materials.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering from an HEC recognized University with CGPA ≥ 3.0.
• Fresh graduates or students awaiting final year results may apply; final transcripts required at joining.
• Willingness to work in a lab setting and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and assess labs in Power System Protection, Electrical Machines, and Power System Analysis areas.
• Deliver lab content and conduct labs for assigned courses in relevant areas.
• Upkeep, procurement, design, and development of lab equipment/modules as required.
• Operation, maintenance, and inventory management of lab equipment and consumables.
• Help in lab setup, including installation and calibration/quality checks of new equipment.
• Prepare technical specifications, including selection and sizing of lab equipment during setup/upgrades.

Skills

Lab experience

Teamwork

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering (HEC-recognized) CGPA >=3.0

Tools

Lab equipment maintenance

Calibration procedures

Job description

To facilitate the Energy & Power Systems Lab director in conducting projects, maintaining equipment, operating lab machines, and providing any other support or service requested by the lab director.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and assess labs in the Power System Protection, Electrical Machines, and Power System Analysis areas as per departmental requirements
• Deliver lab content and conduct labs for the assigned courses in relevant areas
• Upkeep, procurement, design, and development of lab equipment/modules as required
• Operation, maintenance, and inventory management of lab equipment and consumables
• Help in the lab setup, including the installation and calibration/quality check of new equipment
• Prepare the technical specifications, including the selection and sizing of lab equipment as required during the lab setup and upgradation process
• Should understand and implement the safety protocols in the lab
• Prepare and grade the laboratory exams
• Any other duty assigned by the department/supervisor

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong interest and some lab demonstration experience in Power System Protection, Electrical Machines, and Power System Analysis areas.
• Ability to work in a team and get along well with faculty, staff, and students.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering from an HEC recognized University with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

Experience

• Fresh graduates or people awaiting final year results can apply. Final transcripts must be provided at the time of joining.

What We Offer:

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

LUMS offers competitive benefits to its academic and professional colleagues including Provident Fund, Group Life Insurance, EOBI for Pension Scheme, Outpatient medical coverage for self and family, and In-patient Health Insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical centre, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.