Engineering Technician III

Engineering Technician III – Electrical Engineering Department

Full‑time position located in Arlington, Texas. Pay commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.

The Engineering Technician III provides technical support to students in teaching laboratories and Makerspaces within the Electrical Engineering department. Responsibilities are split evenly between supporting the EE/CSE Makerspace and EE Labs.

• Assist students with their design projects, including PCB design and milling, 3D modeling and printing, soldering, CNC milling, and laser cutting.
• Train students in effective use of technical instruments and associated components such as power supplies, digital multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, microcontrollers, and other components.
• Train students on PCB milling, through‑hole plating, masking PCBs, and 3D printing.
• Perform yearly inventory, maintain room and equipment records, and manage surplus equipment.
• Maintain 3D printers, soldering stations, CNC mills, PCB mills, and other electronic equipment in the Makerspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with basic electronics and troubleshooting.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience working with or on 3D printers, milling machines, or laser cutting equipment.

• Ability to train students on the use of specific instruments and software, including PCB mills, laser cutters, saws, through‑hole platters, CNC mills, 3D printers, and related materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365, PCB design software, CAD/CAM software.

Comprehensive benefits package available to all employees.

The University of Texas at Arlington provides an educational and working environment that offers equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression.

Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or participate in an investigative proceeding related to discrimination is prohibited.