Engineering Technician - Robotics (Control/Electronic/Mechanical) at Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: N 60,000 - N 100,000

About the Job

• The Technician will work directly as a member of our product development team, applying their mechanical and electronic expertise to implement truly novel solutions to solve technical challenges.
• They will work independently on pieces of the system, but will also work closely with other team members to ensure cohesive product performance.
• Responsibilities will focus on launching new products into production and supporting prototype and production systems fielded at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot robotic systems
• Assemble and reassemble robots or peripheral equipment.
• Fabricate components or systems, such as housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures, using metalworking machines.
• Train students and staff to install, use, or maintain robots.
• Assist students in the design, configuration, or application of robotic systems.
• Support engineering outreach and recruitment activities.
• Develop product support documentation including maintenance instructions and troubleshooting guides.

Essential Qualifications

• Not more than 28 years of age as at the time of application
• Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience; or HND with 5 years of relevant experience (preferably product prototyping / manufacturing)
• Hands-on with basic workshop tools (e.g. drills, Dremel drills, hacksaw)
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of schematics, block diagrams, and electro/mechanical assembly drawings
• Able to prioritise work effectively and provide technical support to students, faculty and staff
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision on multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Willing to learn new systems and protocols.
• Preferred Qualifications (as applicable to your field):
• Using and programming of CNC milling machine
• Basic CAD software skills for 3D design and mechanical assembly
• Excellent soldering skills
• Preparing wire harness with multiple different type of connectors
• Skills in control algorithms, microcontroller programming and embedded circuit design using modern software
• Able to build, install, program, test, repair and maintain robotic equipment and related automated systems.
• Experience working with microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.

Salary

• N60,000 - N 100,000 per month.