Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, and debug circuits for robotics, IoT, automation, sensors, motor control, and student projects.
- Create schematic designs and PCB layouts using KiCad or similar PCB design programs.
- Work with open-source hardware platforms, microcontrollers, sensors, drivers, connectors, power systems, and test equipment.
- Prototype circuits on breadboards, perfboards, and PCBs, then validate them through structured testing.
- Support and guide student teams preparing for electronics, robotics, and engineering competitions.
- Maintain circuit diagrams, PCB files, BOMs, test notes, assembly guides, and revision history.
Example Work Areas
- Sensor boards, motor driver boards, power distribution boards, connector boards, controller shields, and test fixtures.
- Schematic capture, footprint selection, routing, DRC checks, gerber export, board bring-up, and revision planning.
- Student support for safe wiring, debugging, soldering, board testing, and competition electronics readiness.
Preferred Skills
- Circuit design fundamentals and hands-on electronics debugging ability.
- KiCad, EasyEDA, Altium, Eagle, Fusion electronics, or similar PCB design experience.
- Comfort with soldering, multimeters, power supplies, sensors, microcontrollers, and datasheets.
- Student competition experience such as ROBOCON, electronics contests, hackathons, or similar events is a huge plus.
Expected Outcomes
- Working circuit prototypes, PCB designs, assembled boards, tested modules, and electronics documentation.
- Improved electronics support for robotics builds, student competition teams, and lab prototyping work.
- Clean design files, BOMs, test reports, and reusable electronics modules for future lab projects.
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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