Key Responsibilities
- Build and test autonomous robots, mobile platforms, mechanisms, and open-source robotics hardware.
- Work with sensors, motor drivers, actuators, batteries, embedded boards, mechanical assemblies, and control logic.
- Prototype, assemble, debug, and improve robots through structured lab testing and rapid iteration.
- Support student teams preparing for robotics competitions, demos, workshops, and project showcases.
- Maintain build notes, wiring references, test logs, BOM notes, issue lists, and iteration records.
- Follow lab safety practices for tools, batteries, moving mechanisms, electronics, and fabrication equipment.
Example Work Areas
- Line followers, maze solvers, mobile robots, robotic arms, rover platforms, drone-related subsystems, and competition robots.
- Chassis design, drivetrain selection, sensor placement, motor tuning, calibration, and field testing.
- Student mentoring for ideation, build planning, troubleshooting, demo preparation, and competition strategy.
Preferred Skills
- Hands-on experience with robotics hardware, embedded boards, sensors, actuators, and mechanical assembly.
- Interest in open-source robotics platforms, ROS, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and autonomous systems.
- Student competition experience such as ROBOCON, WRO, FTC, hackathons, or similar events is a huge plus.
- Ability to guide juniors, document builds, debug failures, and work responsibly in a prototyping lab.
Expected Outcomes
- Functional robot prototypes, tested subsystems, demo-ready assemblies, or validated mechanisms.
- Competition-ready student project support, build documentation, test observations, and improvement plans.
- Improved lab capability in open-source robotics hardware, autonomous builds, and hands-on student mentoring.
How to Apply
Submit the MakerWorks Lab application form with the role name, relevant project links, proof of work, resume or LinkedIn profile, and a short introduction. The application form opens in Google Forms.
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