Lab Manager – AR​/VR​/XR CoE

Location: Bengaluru

1. Title - Lab Manager – AR/VR/XR CoE
2. Job Purpose
To manage the day-to-day operations, technical infrastructure, equipment, software, safety, and utilization of the AR/VR/XR and AI laboratories. The Lab Manager will ensure that all laboratory facilities are operational and available for teaching, projects, research, workshops, demonstrations, and industry collaboration.

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Key Responsibilities
A. Laboratory Operations
Manage the day-to-day functioning of the laboratory and ensure readiness for scheduled classes, laboratories, projects, research and demonstrations.
Maintain laboratory schedules and coordinate utilization of lab resources.
Ensure proper functioning and availability of all laboratory equipment and systems.
Ensure compliance with university laboratory policies and safety procedures.
B. AR/VR/XR & Immersive Technology Management
Operate and maintain VR/MR/AR devices and immersive systems.
Manage devices such as  Meta Quest, HTC Vive, Varjo XR, Ray-Ban Smart Glasses and other XR equipment .
Support immersive displays, LED/video walls, projection systems and interactive visualization systems.
Manage  Tobii eye-tracking systems, haptic gloves/suits, motion-capture systems, IoT devices, sensors and wearables .
Assist faculty and students in setting up XR experiments, demonstrations and applications.
Maintain device configurations, firmware, and licenses and associated software.
C. GPU Infrastructure
Manage GPU workstations and AI computing infrastructure used for teaching, projects and research.
Support NVIDIA GPU-based systems and ensure appropriate utilization of GPU resources.
Assist users in configuring GPU environments, drivers, CUDA/toolkits and required software.
Monitor GPU workstation availability, performance and utilization.
Coordinate with IT/NVIDIA/vendor teams for technical issues, upgrades and maintenance.
D. Software & Platform Management
Install, configure and maintain laboratory software and development platforms.
Support platforms such as  NVIDIA Omniverse, Unity, Unreal Engine  and other relevant XR/AI tools.
Maintain software licenses and ensure timely renewal wherever applicable.
Maintain standard software images/configurations for laboratory systems.
Assist faculty and students in resolving software and compatibility issues.
E. Equipment & Asset Management
Maintain an updated inventory of all laboratory equipment, accessories and consumables.
Maintain asset registers, equipment history and service records.
Track equipment issue/return and ensure proper handling of devices.
Conduct periodic physical verification of laboratory assets.
Identify equipment requiring repair, calibration, replacement or upgrade.
Maintain records of warranty, AMC/CMC and service agreements.
F. Vendor & Procurement Coordination
Coordinate with vendors for installation, commissioning, maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment.
Assist the department in preparing technical specifications for procurement.
Obtain technical information and quotations from vendors when required.
Coordinate demonstrations, trials and acceptance testing of new equipment.
Follow up on warranty claims, repairs and replacement of defective components.
Maintain vendor contact and service records.
G. Teaching, Projects & Research Support
Provide technical support during laboratory sessions and practical classes.
Assist faculty in preparing laboratory setups, experiments and demonstrations.
Support student projects, capstone projects, hackathons and innovation activities.
Provide technical assistance to research scholars using laboratory facilities.
Support interdisciplinary projects involving AI, computer vision, XR, robotics, IoT and immersive technologies.
Assist in conducting workshops, FDPs, training programmes and industry demonstrations.
H. Lab Safety & Security
Ensure safe operation of electrical, computing, VR/XR and other laboratory equipment.
Implement procedures for safe handling and storage of VR headsets, sensors, haptic devices and other specialized equipment.
Ensure appropriate cable management, power management and UPS requirements.
Report equipment damage, safety hazards and infrastructure issues immediately.
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