Lab Engineer - Metrology Lab German University in Cairo

1. Laboratory Preparation

• Prepare the lab before each session by setting up instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, CMM, surface roughness testers, gauge blocks).
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated, clean, and functioning properly.
• Organize workstations and distribute lab sheets and measurement samples.

2. Student Support During Labs

• Demonstrate the correct use of measurement instruments and explain the underlying principles.
• Guide students through lab exercises, ensuring they understand measurement procedures, data collection, and error analysis.
• Provide technical assistance during experiments and ensure proper handling of precision tools.

3. Safety and Quality Assurance

• Enforce laboratory safety rules and proper usage of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with handling instructions for precision devices.
• Report equipment damage, malfunction, or calibration issues.

4. Academic Support

• Assist the instructor in explaining theoretical concepts related to dimensional metrology, tolerances, uncertainties, and quality control.
• Help answer student questions during sessions and office hours (if assigned).
• Support grading of lab reports, assignments, and quizzes, following instructor guidelines.

5. Administrative & Logistical Tasks

• Maintain inventory of instruments and consumables.
• Document equipment usage, calibration status, and maintenance log.
• Assist with uploading materials to the LMS and collecting student submissions.