Technical Officer (Mechatronics) at UNILAG Design Studio

The UNILAG Design Studio is a product of collaborative effort between the University of Lagos and RICE360 Institute for Global Health Technologies, Houston, USA. The Design Studio is expected to be a Hub for raising the next generation of innovators from the University community and the general public. The central goal of the studio is to provide easy access to state-of-the-art specialized equipment and other relevant resources for innovation. In addition, the Studio space is positioned to offer a conducive environment that encourages young talents to develop indigenous solutions using locally sourced materials

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Officer (Mechatronics)

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, testing, inspecting, and maintaining a wide variety of biomedical and electronic equipment, devices and ancillary products used for rapid prototyping and general engineering design
• SOP development and implementation
• Supervising students and general users on laboratory and project work.
• Providing orientation and/or technical support to students and staff on matters relating to equipment usage and operations.
• Instructing students and users on safety and the effective use of equipment & tools, software, shop techniques, and safety protocol
• Participating and assisting faculty and students with prototype design, development and research.

Education Required

• A good Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate or its equivalent in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline from University of Lagos or any other recognized institution.

Experience Required:
Applicants are required to have experience in the following areas:

• 2 - 3 years work experience.
• Innovation product development.
• Working in a design laboratory / space.
• Engineering design and prototyping.
• Working with various Engineering Design Software (AutoCAD, COMSOL Multi physics, Blender, Fusion360 etc).
• Additive Manufacturing & Laser Cutting Technology.
• Embedded Systems / PCB design & fabrication.

Skills Preferred:
In addition to the above, a candidate should have:

• Knowledge of the engineering design process
• Problem-solving and critical thinking mindset
• Ability to work independently, owning responsibility for timely completion of work
• Ability to multitask and use good judgement to manage multiple and sometimes competing deadlines
• Ability to work under deadline with flexibility, tact, good judgement, and discretion
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with people from many backgrounds and experiences
• Demonstrates Core Values in the following: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service
• Demonstrated sensitivity to low resource settings
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail
• Ability to be proactive, take initiative
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent analytical skills
• Knowledge of analytical laboratory equipment
• Excellent organizational, time management, and verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work from Monday through Friday (8 am. to 4 pm) with a flexible schedule that includes some evening and weekend commitments.

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2022.