Robotics Trainer - World Robot Olympiad

Role & responsibilities We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Robotics Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in robotics and a passion for STEM education. As a Robotics Engineer, you will mentor and guide student teams, provide technical support, and contribute to the organization and execution of WRO competitions. Your role will help inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote STEM Education and Robotics: Actively promote the significance of STEM education and robotics among students, teachers, and schools, with a focus on preparing them for WRO competitions.
• Conduct Training and Workshops: Design and deliver robotics workshops and training sessions for students and educators, preparing them for various stages of WRO.
• Build and Troubleshoot Robotics and Coding Challenges: Develop and prototype robotics challenges and coding solutions that align with WRO requirements, and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure smooth competition preparation.
• Provide Technical Support: Offer technical guidance to student teams, teachers, and mentors during the preparation phase and competition events.
• Coordinate Virtual, Regional, and International Competitions: Assist in the seamless execution of virtual, regional, and international WRO competitions, ensuring all technical aspects run smoothly.
• Judging Support: Provide technical expertise during the judging process, ensuring that all teams are assessed fairly based on their robot designs and performances.

Preferred candidate profile Educational Background: Bachelors or Master’s degree in Robotics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in building robots, circuits, and coding for robotics platforms (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Lego Mindstorms, VEX Robotics).
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective mentoring and collaboration with students, educators, and teams.
• Experience: Hands-on experience in robotics (0-3 years), including building and programming robots for competitions.
• Passion for Education: Strong desire to inspire and guide students in STEM and robotics.

Additional Information:

• Travel: This role will require extensive travel within India for regional, national, and international WRO events and competitions.
• Role Impact: You will be directly involved in shaping the future of robotics education, helping students from across India compete on the global stage at WRO 2025.

Perks and benefits