Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician

Primary Function:

To fill this position, we seek a highly motivated and well-trained electrical engineering lab technician to ensure effective and safe operation of lab facilities. The successful candidate will conduct lab preparation and maintenance, ensure lab safety and compliance, and support lab classes where necessary. The successful candidate will also display a dedication to inclusive excellence and a culture of diversity in science and higher education.

Responsibilities:

• Set up laboratory equipment to ensure successful delivery of teaching sessions, in support of the class instructor.
• Prepare materials and instrumentations, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
• Liaise with relevant faculty and instructors regarding laboratory sessions.
• Ensure the accurate inventory of lab equipment and materials and maintain required consumable levels in-line with teaching requirements.
• Ensure safety and maintenance of equipment, materials, and laboratory at all times.
• Perform other technical duties related to laboratory activities as required.
• Provide technical assistance to faculty and students.
• Support lab sessions in electrical engineering-related disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science with a major in electrical engineering or related field.
• Excellent oral and written English essential; spoken Arabic skills highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years' work experience as a laboratory Technician in an electrical engineering lab, ideally in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required;
• Knowledge and skills in laboratory practices relevant to field.
• A positive “can do” attitude and willingness to promote life-long learning across AIU.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Sound understanding of technologies that support educational development and current knowledge of technology advances in relation to laboratory practice.