Field Technician/Field Technical Operations Associate

Location: Chennai/Bengaluru as headquarters with field travels

The Climate & Health Initiative at ARTPARK works at the intersection of climate science, public health, and technology to strengthen climate resilience and health preparedness through data-driven and AI-enabled systems.

Within this initiative, ARTPARK is implementing activities under Project RISHI, a multi-partner initiative focused on deployment and management of weather monitoring instruments, wearable-based monitoring systems, and field implementation activities across project sites in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Weather instrumentation and device operations

Support installation, setup, maintenance, and routine checks of weather monitoring instruments and sensors

Monitor operational status and report equipment issues

Conduct basic troubleshooting and coordinate repairs/replacements when required

Ensure proper handling, storage, and functioning of field equipment

Manage deployment and tracking of wearable devices used for field studies

Support participant onboarding and device usage guidance

Maintain logs of device allocation, collection, charging, syncing, and maintenance

Address basic device-related queries from field teams or participants

Upload and organise data collected from weather instruments and wearable devices

Maintain structured records and operational logs

Conduct basic data quality checks and flag missing or inconsistent data

Support data documentation and reporting workflows

Visit field locations and project sites as required

Coordinate with local stakeholders, field staff, and implementation teams

Respond to operational issues and field support requests

Assist during pilot deployments, demonstrations, and field activities

Support training sessions for field staff and project stakeholders

Demonstrate usage and handling of devices and instruments

Assist in preparation of SOPs, operational checklists, and training materials

Ensure adherence to project protocols and operational processes

Frequent field travels are a must and should take complete ownership of weather equipment and wearable devices management.

This role provides exposure to weather and environmental monitoring, wearable technologies,

field research operations and public health contexts. Candidates will have opportunities to grow into technical coordination, field systems management, research operations, and climate-tech implementation roles.

BSc/BVoc in electronics / / instrumentation / electrical / environmental science/geography/data science/or any related disciplines. Candidates from other relevant technical backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

0-3 years of relevant experience in field operations, instrumentation, technical support, IoT systems, environmental monitoring, public health projects, or related domains.

Freshers with strong technical aptitude and willingness to work in field settings may also apply

Basic understanding of electronic devices, sensors, instrumentation (weather and/or wearables)

Comfortable using smartphones, spreadsheets, Google Drive/OneDrive and digital tools

Ability to manage field operations and documentation

Basic understanding of data management and quality checks

Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Good communication and coordination abilities (Tamil/Kannada language proficiency preferred)

Willingness to travel to field locations within Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

About ARTPARK

ARTPARK @ IISc (AI & Robotics Technology Park) fosters innovations in AI & Robotics by bringing together the best of research, startup, industry, and government ecosystems. We drive mission-oriented deep-tech projects, technology business incubation, and translational research in areas such as industrial automation, mobility, agriculture, healthcare and education.ARTPARK is seed-funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) and the Govt. of Karnataka.