Job DescriptionAbout the Company
nPolaris School of Technology is India's industry-first tech college, built in collaboration with Google, AWS and Microsoft.
nAbout the Role : Makerspace Manager at Polaris School of Technology
nThe Innovation Lab is a hands-on makerspace supporting students in prototyping, fabrication, and electronics. This role is the operational backbone of the space: keeping equipment running, welcoming and guiding walk-in students, and rapid prototyping complex hardware products.
nResponsibilities
n1. Equipment Maintenance & Lab Operations (primary)
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- Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair all lab equipment (3D printers, soldering stations,electronics benches, hand and power tools).n
- Track and manage inventory of consumables (filament, solder, flux, wire, components, connectors)and initiate procurement of replacements.n
- Keep software/firmware on lab machines and workstations up to date (slicers, CAD, KiCadtoolchain).n




- Establish and enforce safety protocols; create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)and equipment usage guidelines.n
- Assess existing equipment and recommend recent purchases; assist with budget planning.n
- Build and document pipelines/processes to streamline procurement and other operationalworkflows (purchase requests, inventory tracking, equipment booking, maintenance schedules).n

n2. On-the-Job Training (OJT) Support
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- Support students undertaking OJTs at the lab: onboarding, equipment access, day-to-day technicalguidance.n
- Help scope OJT projects to available lab equipment and student skill level.n
- Track OJT student progress and coordinate with supervising faculty/staff.n
- Ensure OJT students follow lab safety protocols.n

n3. Weekly Workshops & Training
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- Design, schedule, and host recurring introductory sessions, including:n
- Introduction to 3D Printing (printer operation, slicing, materials)n
- Introduction to CAD (parametric modeling for fabrication)

📌 Innovation Lab Manager (Vasanthanagar)
🏢 Polaris School of Technology
📍 Vasanthanagar