MINES Paris - PSL is one of the most prestigious engineering schools in France and trains generalist engineers through an innovative and multidisciplinary educational experience in which engineering sciences are closely intertwined with the humanities and social sciences. This dual focus is further reinforced by its affiliation with PSL University, which ranks among the top 50 in international rankings and offers a unique opportunity to enrich students’ academic journeys.
MINES Paris – PSL is launching the International Bachelor of Environmentally Engaged Engineering (I-BE³), a selective, English-taught undergraduate engineering program, addressing major environmental and societal challenges. It combines strong scientific foundations, project-based learning with each semester structured around real-world projects aligned with selected SDGs: energy, water, health, sustainable cities, climate. Based in Sophia Antipolis, I-BE³ is developed in partnership with Chimie ParisTech – PSL and is accredited by the French Engineering Accreditation Commission (CTI) as a Bachelor of Science and Engineering, conferring the French national Grade de Licence.
Within this framework, Mines Paris – PSL is seeking a Laboratory, Makerspace & Prototyping Technician to support teaching activities, student projects, and practical work within the I-BE³ Bachelor.
Reporting to the teaching team and program management, the technician contributes to the preparation, operation, and maintenance of teaching laboratories, experimental setups, and makerspace activities linked to physics, engineering sciences, and interdisciplinary SDG semester projects.
The position combines technical support, laboratory preparation, equipment management, and operational assistance to students and faculty in a hands-on, project-based learning environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain experimental setups for teaching activities and demonstrations
- Support practical sessions in physics, engineering sciences, and prototyping activities
- Assist students during project-based activities involving fabrication, measurements, testing, or experimentation
- Contribute to makerspace/fablab activities (prototyping, tools, digital fabrication, assembly)
- Ensure the availability, organization, and maintenance of equipment and consumables
- Participate in laboratory safety management and enforcement of safety procedures, in coordination with the HSE team
- Support simple instrumentation, measurements, sensors, electronics, or data acquisition activities
- Contribute to the logistical organization of semester projects and technical workshops
- Provide operational support during activities involving external partners or contributors
Required qualifications:
- Technical degree (BTS, BUT, Licence professionnelle, or equivalent) in physics, instrumentation, electronics, mechanical systems, prototyping, or related field
- Practical experience in laboratory, workshop, makerspace, or technical support activities
- Ability to interact with students in English in a teaching environment
- Strong organizational and hands-on technical skills
- Working proficiency in French and English
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in educational laboratories or engineering schools
- Familiarity with prototyping tools, sensors, electronics, or digital fabrication tools
- Experience with makerspaces, fablabs, or project-based learning environments
- Interest in sustainability, low-tech approaches, or experimental pedagogy
Personal qualities:
- Service-oriented and approachable
- Autonomous and reliable
- Practical problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students
- Attention to safety and operational quality
Working Conditions
- Full-time position
- Based on-site at Sophia Antipolis (Campus Pierre Laffitte)
- Reports to the Director of Studies of the I-BE³ Bachelor
- Compensation according to institutional framework
Mines Paris – PSL is committed to supporting and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion through an open and transparent recruitment process.
Mines Paris – PSL is also committed to fostering the professional integration and career development of individuals with disabilities.
