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FabLab Technician

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Rwanda
Full-time
Junior
Operations Specialist
IoT and Embedded Systems
Prototyping
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ALU

ALU

ALU is a global company providing turnkey solutions and custom products to diverse industries worldwide.

Specialty Retail
251-1K
Founded 1987
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Description

  • Oversee day-to-day FabLab operations, including equipment setup, maintenance, calibration, and safe usage.
  • Manage and maintain prototyping tools and systems such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, electronics kits, and soldering stations.
  • Enforce safety protocols, access rules, and equipment handling standards.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate repairs or replacements when needed.
  • Support delivery of FabLab-enabled programs, including Maker Sprints, Smart Hardware Labs, Creative Build Labs, and venture prototyping sessions.
  • Provide hands-on technical guidance to students on tool use, material selection, and prototyping methods.
  • Help students turn ideas, sketches, and designs into functional prototypes.
  • Assist facilitators and instructors during lab-based workshops and build sessions.
  • Track equipment usage, consumables, inventory levels, and maintenance schedules.
  • Coordinate FabLab access schedules and maintain usage logs, documentation, and safety records.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Design, Computer Science, Technology, or a related technical field.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with fabrication or prototyping tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics, or maker equipment.
  • Experience supporting students, innovators, or early-stage product builders in a lab, workshop, or technical learning environment (preferred).
  • Basic understanding of product development, hardware prototyping, or maker-based innovation workflows.
  • Hands-on proficiency with fabrication and prototyping tools.
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware, electronics, and basic mechanical issues.
  • Understanding of rapid prototyping, iteration, and MVP development for physical products.
  • Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.
  • Patience and confidence in guiding students through trial-and-error learning.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in lab management.
  • Ability to manage multiple users, schedules, and equipment demands simultaneously.
  • Comfort working under pressure during peak lab usage periods.
  • High integrity, strong responsibility for shared equipment and spaces, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Strong teamwork skills and willingness to collaborate across programs and departments.

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