Maker Mentor

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Each project consists of approximately 25 to 30 sessions, conducted twice a week.

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About us

At NMS, we believe that curious and hard-working high school students can create meaningful innovation when guided by the right mentors. Our mentorship program pairs such students with experienced professionals and academics who help them explore their fields of interest and work towards project-based outcomes. These outcomes will include technical reports or innovation briefs and engineering projects.

About the position

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Roles and responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise a high school student in designing and developing an engineering innovation or project.
• Support the student in conceptualizing, planning, and documenting their work through structured sessions.
• Provide feedback, technical guidance, and encouragement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to a supportive and creative learning environment focused on innovation and discovery.

Requirements

• A degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s) in 

  Mechanical

   or 

  Electrical Engineering

  , or a closely related field, from a recognized institution, preferably IIT, IISc, NIT, IIIT, VIT, or BITS Pilani.
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• Proven experience in 

  innovation and project-making

   (e.g., design projects, hardware prototypes, competitions, independent R&D).
• Strong interest in mentoring high school students and nurturing their curiosity.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for younger learners.
• Internet connection and availability for live Zoom sessions.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/a42vhYdBKkXctWna7