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Fab Lab Engineer

Staff Positions

Runs and maintains the fabrication and prototyping facility of the AIC, and supports startups and students in turning ideas into working prototypes.

Reports to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

Operate, maintain and manage the fab lab equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC routers, lathe & milling machines, PCB fabrication setup, soldering and electronics workstations, and hand and power tools.
Support startups with prototyping: design for manufacture, material selection, machining, fabrication and assembly.
Maintain equipment utilisation records – machine hours, users, jobs and outputs – in the form required for reporting to Atal Innovation Mission and other funding agencies.
Maintain the inventory of consumables and spares, and the upkeep, condition and calibration records of tools and hand instruments as well as machines.
Carry out preventive maintenance, first-level repair, calibration and consumables management, and keep every machine in working condition.




Design and run short-term hands-on courses and workshops on prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting, PCB design and CAD for students, faculty and founders, planned in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer.
Prepare CAD and CAM files for fabrication and guide users in converting designs into machine-ready files.
Enforce lab safety protocols and ensure they are followed by startups, students, staff and visitors, including induction, protective equipment, machine access rules and incident records.
Ensure annual maintenance contracts for all equipment are in place and renewed in time, coordinate with vendors for spares, service and calibration, and raise requirements for current equipment with support of the accounts manager.
Maintain the upkeep, layout and readiness of the lab for user access and visitor demonstrations.
Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the CEO.

QUALIFICATION

Essential: Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical

📌 Fab Lab Engineer (Hyderabad)
🏢 Mahindra University || Centre for Life Sciences
📍 Hyderabad