Lab Engineer

Lahore University of Management Sciences; Lahore; On-site; PKR 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Group Life Insurance

EOBI Pension Scheme

Outpatient medical coverage for self &

In-patient Health Insurance for self &

Campus facilities & perks

Job summary

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites applications for a Lab Assistant in the Energy & Power Systems Lab. You will support the lab director in projects, maintain equipment, operate lab machines, and provide assistance on request.

The role offers opportunities to learn and interact with leading academics in Pakistan. Fresh graduates or final-year students can apply; transcripts must be provided at joining.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with CGPA 3.0 or higher.
• Fresh graduates or final-year students may apply; transcripts required at joining.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and assess labs in Power System Protection, Electrical Machines, and Power System Analysis.
• Deliver lab content and conduct labs for assigned courses.
• Upkeep, procurement, and development of lab equipment and modules.
• Operate, maintain, and inventory lab equipment and consumables.
• Assist in lab setup, installation, calibration, and quality checks of new equipment.
• Prepare technical specifications and select lab equipment for setups and upgrades.
• Understand and implement lab safety protocols.
• Prepare and grade laboratory exams.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the department or supervisor.

Skills

Power System Protection

Electrical Machines

Power System Analysis

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering CGPA 3.0+

Job description

Position Overview

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:

A Learning Ecosystem

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.

Intellectual Freedom

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.

Benefits

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.

Campus Perks

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.