On-the-Job Trainee – CoE Trainee

About Inker Robotics

“Engineer the Future”

• 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.