Mechanical Laboratory Assistant

To support the smooth and safe operation of mechanical engineering laboratories and workshops, providing technical assistance to faculty and students during practical sessions, experiments, projects, and workshop activities.

Role Overview

• To support the smooth and safe operation of mechanical engineering laboratories and workshops, providing technical assistance to faculty and students during practical sessions, experiments, projects, and workshop activities.
• Department: College of Engineering
• Start Date: 2026-08-19
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Work Mode: On Site
• Experience: 2 - 3 Years

Expected Qualifications

• Qualifications & Experience
• • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• • 2–3 years of relevant laboratory, workshop, technical, or industrial experience.
• • Practical experience with mechanical engineering laboratory equipment and workshop machinery.
• • Hands-on experience with lathe, milling machine, drilling, welding, and fabrication.
• • Good working knowledge of SolidWorks and basic working knowledge of ANSYS.
• • Knowledge of mechanical testing, measurements, fluid systems, manufacturing, and workshop practices.

Expected Experience

• Relevant practical or academic experience in the same field.
• Experience supporting quality assurance or accreditation activities.
• Strong communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Required Skills

• Key Skills • Strong practical and technical skills. • Good knowledge of mechanical laboratory and workshop equipment. • Ability to safely operate and maintain machinery and equipment. • Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. • Good computer and documentation skills. • Good communication and teamwork skills. • Strong commitment to laboratory and workshop safety. • Responsible
• organized
• reliable
• and willing to learn new technologies

Roles and Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
• • Prepare laboratory equipment, tools, materials, and practical setups.
• • Assist faculty members during laboratory sessions, demonstrations, and experiments.
• • Provide technical support to students during practical activities and projects.
• • Operate, maintain, and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• • Support a wide range of mechanical engineering experiments, measurements, testing, and practical activities.
• • Support CAD modelling, engineering drawings, and basic engineering simulations using SolidWorks and ANSYS.
• • Assist with engineering workshop activities, including lathe machine, milling machine, drilling, welding, fabrication, and basic machining operations.
• • Ensure safe and proper use of workshop machinery, hand tools, and equipment.
• • Assist with routine equipment maintenance, calibration, inventory, and record keeping.
• • Maintain laboratories and workshops in a clean, safe, organized, and ready-to-use condition.
• • Follow and promote laboratory and workshop health and safety procedures.
• • Report damaged, faulty, or unsafe equipment.
• • Support student graduation projects, research activities, workshops, and demonstrations.
• • Perform other duties related to laboratory and workshop operations as assigned.

Required Documents

• Application Form.
• Copies of academic qualifications.
• Current Curriculum Vitae.
• Cover letter.
• Three referees' contact information.