About the jobTechnical Manager / Tech Lead - STEM Division (DIY Robotics & AI Projects)Location : ChennaiExperience : 7 to 10 yearsSalary : 21 to 30 LPAEmployment Type : Full-TimeRole Overview :We- re looking for a hands-on, visionary Technical Manager / Tech Lead to head our STEM Division. You will lead the design and development of our DIY robotics kits, manage technical collaborations with academia and industry, and guide a team of engineers, content creators, and trainers. Your leadership will shape the future of how robotics and AI are taught and applied across India and beyond.Key Responsibilities :- Lead the development of DIY STEM kits, including advanced projects like a 22+ DOF humanoid robot- Design and review technical curriculum and project-based learning content for engineering students- Oversee hardware-software integration (Raspberry Pi, ROS 2, Jetson Nano, microcontrollers, sensors, actuators)- Collaborate with academic experts, university faculty, and hiring companies to ensure industry-relevance- Guide a team of engineers, instructional designers, and trainers for product development and course delivery- Ensure technical quality and feasibility of kits across 100+ college deployments- Represent iSpark in conferences, industry events, and tech consortiumsKey Skills & Qualifications- Bachelor's / Master's in Robotics, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.- 5- 8 years of experience in Robotics, Embedded Systems, AI/ML, or Product Engineering- Strong hands-on experience with robotics platforms, servo-based motion control, ROS/ROS 2- Excellent understanding of 3D printing, mechanical design principles, and modular kit development- 2+ years of Proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary technical teams- Familiarity with educational product development, learning outcomes, and academic-industry alignment- Passion for building scalable, affordable STEM learning tools for India and the worldPreferred (Not Mandatory) :- Experience working with AI teaching agents or conversational bots- Exposure to national skill frameworks like NSQF or industry certification boards- Prior contributions to open-source robotics projects or educational platforms