Team Lead (Robotics Engineer)
Background
The Team Lead (Robotics Engineer) will spearhead a team of engineers in the lab, driving technical deliverables, overseeing project management, and leveraging research data to foster collaborations with stakeholders. With an interdisciplinary approach bridging Robotics, IoT, Remote Sensing & GIS, Software Development, and AI/ML, the candidate will provide strategic and tactical direction in research and engineering projects.
Major Responsibilities
Leadership & Management:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, ensuring project and product milestones are met.
- Oversee technical deliverables, ensuring quality and adherence to established standards.
- Drive collaboration among team members, fostering a conducive environment for innovative problem-solving.
Research & Development:
- Leverage data and research findings to engage with stakeholders, initiating fruitful collaborations.
- Continuously stay updated with advances in Robotics, IoT, Electronics, Machine Learning, and Software Development.
- Contribute to and oversee research initiatives, ensuring alignment with lab objectives.
Technical Expertise:
- Supervise seamless integration and interfacing of sensors, electronics, and IoT devices.
- Manage and oversee the lab's GitHub repository, ensuring standardized practices in code management and maintaining comprehensive product development documentation.
- Handle UNIX systems, with a special focus on embedded applications.
Product & Project Management:
- Oversee the lifecycle of products, from ideation to deployment, ensuring alignment with market needs and lab objectives.
- Coordinate with stakeholders for product feedback, iterations, and enhancements.
- Regularly report on project status, challenges, and outcomes to faculty and stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Translate research insights into actionable strategies for stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align on common goals and leverage synergies.
Qualification
MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field from an HEC recognized institution.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the domains highlighted, showcasing demonstrable achievements in system or product development.
Required Skills and Attributes
- Proficient in coding standards, GitHub source control management, and leveraging open-source software within Linux.
- Hands-on experience with various Linux-based OS architectures including desktop command lines and embedded systems.
- Advanced knowledge in sensor interfacing, notably with LIDAR, mono and stereo cameras, and IMU.
- Adept at IoT device integration and its nuances.
- Effective communication skills and proven teamwork capabilities in collaborative settings.
Additional Information
- Working schedule: Standard 40 hours per week.
- Location: WIT premises, LUMS campus.
- Travel: Occasional
Applications
Please apply by sending the following documents to hrwit@lums.edu.pk with the subject "Job Application - Team Lead Robotics Engineer"
- Cover letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the position.
- Detailed CV.
- Academic Transcripts of all University Qualifications.