On-the-Job Trainee – CoE Trainee
About Inker Robotics Inker Robotics is an experiential-tech company on a mission to “Engineer the Future” by making cutting-edge robotics, AI and IoT accessible to everyone. We are the visionary team behind India’s first RoboPark and official partners of Arduino Education . Our Centres of Excellence (CoE) model brings industry-grade labs and curricula into universities and polytechnics; current flagship CoEs include collaborations with KPMG (digital transformation & analytics) and Arduino (open-source hardware & rapid prototyping). Qualifications & Skills Academic background: Pursuing or recently completed B.Tech/M.Tech/B.Sc. in ECE, EEE, Robotics, Computer Science, or a closely related field. An MBA (completed or in progress) is a strong plus, especially if paired with a technical undergraduate degree. Technical foundations: Able to flash firmware to microcontrollers (Arduino, ESP32, ST Nucleo), write basic C/C++ or Python, use Git, and handle common sensors/actuators. Project & people skills: Comfortable planning tasks, juggling deadlines, writing crisp documentation, and communicating clearly in English. Duration and Location Duration: Minimum 2 months (with scope to extend) Location: Inker Robotics HQ, Thrissur, Kerala (Offline). Key Responsibilities Technical work Configure, test, and document Arduino boards, sensors, edge-AI add-ons, and other lab hardware. Co-develop quick-start guides, sample code, and Git repositories. Support faculty and students during prototype reviews, hackathons, and troubleshooting sessions. Assist in strategising KPMG CoE. Managerial / coordination work · Track inventory, purchase requests, maintenance logs, and MoU deliverables. Schedule workshops, webinars, and guest lectures with KPMG and Arduino experts. Prepare concise progress reports, budget updates, and success-story briefs for stakeholders. Liaise with CoE coordinators in partner institutions to capture feedback and measure impact. What You Will Get 360° exposure to both deep-tech development and program management, working alongside Inker engineers, KPMG advisors, and Arduino mentors. Mentorship & certification from senior robotics architects, an Inker CoE Trainee Certificate. Portfolio pieces such as lab guides, demo kits, or mini-projects you can showcase in placements and hackathons. Networking opportunities with professors, corporate experts, and start-up founders across the Inker ecosystem. Future pathways into paid internships or full-time roles in Inker’s Product Development or Program Management teams for high performers.