Lab Engineer in Mechanical Engineering

Daily responsibilities

· Operating, maintaining, and repairing facilities of the Automation Technology Lab, Metallurgy - Materials Lab, and Additive Manufacturing Lab. Preparing procurement of related consumables.

· Operating, maintaining. And repairing facilities of the Maker Space / Innovation Hub. Preparing procurement of related consumables.

· Ensure that all health and safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment

· Ensure the operational safety of the machines, equipment, and responsible facilities.

· Prepare the contents and support lecturers in instructing students and supervising students conducting laboratory experiments and assessing their laboratory reports.

· Manage laboratory consumables and purchase requests for minor equipment

· Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot problems of machines and equipment to ensure they are operated safely with optimal performance

· Ensure that equipment, tools, chemicals and other materials are adequately stocked and kept in standard conditions

· Do training activities related to associated labs for industrial companies; Do production-related projects using the assigned labs/hub/ space for industrial companies as requested by faculty;

· Providing guidance to students on how to use laboratory facilities in an appropriate and safe manner

· Developing, setting up, conducting, and teaching laboratory experiments for courses of the MEN study program and assessing their laboratory reports if required.

· Developing, setting up, conducting, and teaching relevant modules in the Maker Space/Innovation Hub for students and participants

· Assisting students in projects, such as bachelor theses and master theses, student research projects

· Conducting training and workshops in the assigned labs and hub

· Planning and organizing activities related to STEM and STEAM at the Maker Space / Innovation Hub

· Supporting research projects under the guidance of VGU’s faculty

Periodic/ Irregular responsibilities

· Support the procurement process of new equipment and software; Perform acceptance tests of new equipment

· Support the student recruitment activities such as STEM development, or experience classes conducted at the Maker Space / Innovation Hub.

· Acting as invigilator for exams of all study programs, if required

· Taking part in demonstrations and exhibitions for larger VGU events such as Open Days, Education Fairs, or STEM events, as well as academic events such as conferences.

Other duties

· Implementing other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification    

•            Master degree in related disciplines

Knowledge        

•            Good knowledge in related disciplines

Skills    

•            Good in English both in written and orally.

•            Good manners of expression, good writing skills and organizational skills.

•            Good command in using MS Office Software.

•            Creative, initiative, can-do attitude.

•            Be able to work efficiently, independent and self-organized.

Experience        

•            Experience in teaching support is mandatory

•            Experience in working with industry is mandatory

Behaviors required       

•            Highly responsible

•            Open, willing to collaborate

•            Innovative and dynamic

•            Capacity to work under pressure to tight deadlines

• Qualification: Postgraduate
• Age: Unlimited
• Job type: Permanent
• Probation time: 60 days
• Working time: 40-hour work week or 8-hour work-day from Mon to Fri
• Training opportunities:

  - Free English and German classes
  - Participating in orientation training and professional training classes

• Colleagues: Friendly and supportive
• Benefits:

  -13th month salary
  -Accident insurance 24h PVI
  -Bonus on Tet, public holiday
  -Provide laptop
  -Pay SI on the 1st month of working and exactly salary amount as contract
  -Salary raise as working experience and review salary basing on performances
  -Annual teambuilding
  -Shuttle bus from HCMC to VGU

• Annual leave: Friendly and supportive