RoboticGen is a startup based in Sri Lanka with a mission to drive the future generation of Robotics and AI. As an engineering-first team, we solve problems effectively using state-of-the-art tools and technologies. Since our launch in May 2023, we have been growing rapidly.

We are looking for a passionate Hardware Development Trainee to join our dynamic team and contribute to the design, development, and improvement of our robotics and educational hardware platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Academy Platforms

• Maintain and Improve Existing Platforms: Support and enhance existing educational hardware platforms such as the Obo Car and Obo Play.
• New Hardware Development: Design and development of new hardware platforms for academy courses in collaboration with the hardware team, under the guidance of the Hardware Development Lead.
• Documentation and SDKs: Develop comprehensive documentation, user guides, and SDKs to ensure the effective use of hardware platforms.
• Quality and Feedback Management: Monitor product quality, address technical issues, and integrate user feedback to maintain high standards of product excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Budget Management: Manage the hardware development budget for educational platforms with guidance from the Hardware Development Lead.

Production Line Management

• Batch Assembly: Support the assembly of Maker Kits (Starter Kit, Toolkit) and Obo Car Kit batches, ensuring timely completion within a 20-working-day timeline.
• Inventory and Supplier Management: Support component inventory management and maintain supplier relations to ensure a consistent stock of kit components.
• Stock Management: Ensure the availability of a minimum stock level of 15 Starter Kits, 15 OboPlay Kits, and 10 Toolkits.
• Process Improvement: Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives in the assembly process to increase efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• Technical Skills:
  • Hands-on experience in PCB designing and CAD software.
  • Familiarity with microcontrollers such as ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms used in educational robotics.
  • Understanding of basic robotics principles and programming concepts.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping techniques.
• Professional Skills:
  • Exceptional work ethics within the hardware development domain.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate.