ROBOTICS AND ELECTRONICS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN IN MADRID | CAREERS AT MADRID

Overview Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education?  IE Sci-Tech School is looking for a Robotics and Electronics Laboratory Technician to join its team! Under the direction of the school management team, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the robotics and electronics lab.
This position helps to build and maintain robotic platforms and electronic devices and infrastructure, as well as their associated software and documentation; actively teaches students how to use the required tools to accomplish their tasks and supervises their use of such tools in order to maintain safety standards; and manages organization of two separate laboratories used by students and faculty, manages inventory of electronic components and laboratory materials, and performs inventory control.
Success in this position includes creating a laboratory environment that enhances student and faculty productivity; exploring new materials and tools as they become available; making creative contributions to the academic output of the laboratory; and demonstrating competency and sensitivity in working in an academic community that is diverse in all aspects.
About IE University and the School of Science and Technology   IE University is an internationally recognized institution originally founded as a business school.
We consider ourselves the most international institution of higher education with approximately 85% of our students coming from outside Spain and typically over 120 countries represented on campus.
Our Madrid postgraduate campus is situated in the financial district of this vibrant, cosmopolitan capital city of over 5 million people.
In we opened the IE Tower –standing as one of the 5 towers in the business district of Madrid with a -student capacity.
The School of Science and Technology prepares students with industry relevant skills in the context of STEM and related educational programs.
The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics and Data analytics.
Our master´s in Business analytics and Big Data had our university ranked No.
7 globally for master's in Business Analytics.
The school boasts a diverse and international faculty of engineers, computer scientists, applied mathematicians, and experts in AI, cybersecurity, NLP and information technologies.
The IE Impact Xcelerator offers new faculty the opportunity to participate in applied research labs in collaboration with research groups and companies in fields like healthcare, environmental science, finance and cybersecurity, profiting from the rich network of IE Business School.
Why IE University?   With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching.
We count on high-level faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and foster a hands-on approach to learning.
Our Purpose   At IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation.
As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world.
We provide them with the skills, knowledge and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime.
Our spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has allowed us to drive change and constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education.
And through diversity, we have harnessed the power of people while also understanding and embracing the importance of humanities.
Our People   At IE we are.
People-driven Change Builders Autonomy Enthusiasts Communication Enthusiasts Knowledge Champions   We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Madrid.
Responsibilities Your role as Robotics and Electronics Laboratory Technician  will involve.
Laboratories Coordination and Support Establishes lab organization priorities and ensures adherence to schedules and safety guidelines.
Acts as a technical expert to instruct and resolve issues for faculty and students related to operating as issues arise.
This includes providing technical guidance and assistance concerning work methods, the use of equipment, techniques, and the analysis of results.
Must stay current on new developments, skills, and knowledge in robotics, electronics, rapid prototyping, and related fields.
Educates students in a variety of equipment use.
Prepares the labs for academic experiments/projects.
Coordinates the execution of experiments, projects and services with students and faculty to help produce state-of-the-art research.
Verifies the work of students to ensure efficiency and quality of output.
Coordinates and participates in field activities of the robotics and electronics laboratory, as needed.
Undertakes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Performs thorough risk assessment for all tools and equipment.
Creates documentation for reproducibility purposes and creates guidelines of use for robotics platforms and lab tools and equipment.
Inventory, Tool, and Equipment Maintenance Maintains and calibrates equipment (soldering stations, 3D printers, electronics workbench equipment, and other laboratory equipment) and performs repairs.
Arranges for servicing to ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated, when needed.
Manages small tools and small electronic components.
Ensures the stock of consumables does not run low and the storage classification of components is maintained.
Keeps and tracks tool and equipment inventory, determines which tools are needed, recommends equipment and material purchases to purchasing staff.
Monitors mobile and stationary robotic platforms to assure proper performance for classes and projects and schedules repairs and maintenance.
Manages maintenance and calibration of customized motion capture systems and robotics arenas, including calibration of projectors, cameras, trackers, etc.
Ensures student compliance with safety regulations in the use of tools and machines, including behavior around moving parts and activities requiring ventilation, as well as the proper storage, handling, and disposal of batteries and other hazardous materials.
Reviews, tests, evaluates, and modifies electronics and equipment as needed.
Network administration of the digital infrastructure of the lab (services, communication channels, network), maintenance of the robotics lab servers, software development and maintenance of the code repositories of the lab (GitHub, Gitlab).
Qualifications To thrive in this role, you should have.
Four years of either appropriate education or experience in an appropriate occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Must be approachable and highly collaborative.
Diligent, and able to strategically conceive and coordinate long-term projects planned over a long period of time.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
Application Instructions   Please include a curriculum vitae together with code samples.
Optionally you may include a dossier with your recent projects.
Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Eduardo Castelló Ferrer ().
It's time to bring your best and make your mark.
u202fNow the choice is yours!   If you want to be part of this educational revolution,\u202fwe invite you to apply and be part of our amazing team at IE University.