STS Machine Shop Engineering Technician

Position: STS Machine Shop Engineering Technician 3

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About the University

Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range.

Western is recognized nationally for its successes, such as being named one of the top public master's-granting institutions in the Pacific Northwest for 25 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

About the Department

Scientific Technical Services (Sci Tech or STS) supports Western's mission by providing access to advanced multi-user scientific instrumentation, machine and electronics shops, and equipment design, fabrication and repair services. It operates two core facilities: the University Instrument Center and the University Shops.

About the Position

Scientific Technical Services (STS) provides technical support to faculty, staff, and students for a wide variety of teaching and scholarship activities involving instrumentation, and the design, manufacture, and repair of equipment to all divisions er general direction, this position will perform senior‑level engineering technician work designing, developing, modifying, constructing, installing, calibrating, testing, and repairing instruments, apparatus, and equipment within a scientific, instructional, or engineering application.

The focus of this position will be to support the operations of the STS Machine Shop.

Required Qualifications

• One year of experience as an Engineering Technician 2 OR two years of experience as an engineering technician OR equivalent education/experience.
• Strong education and/or experience with CNC machining.
• Experience with CAD and CAM programming.
• Ability to use typical machine shop equipment such as lathes, milling machines, drill press, welding and soldering equipment, and common hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Strong record of effective teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
• Strong problem‑solving and trouble‑shooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design and/or repair electronic, electro‑mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience working with 3D printing or additive manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Windows OS and Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola/Measles Immunity within 60‑days of hire. For additional information about medical or religious exemption, please contact HR.

Salary

$5,028 - $6,773 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.

Bargaining Unit

This position is part of bargaining unit PT and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Public School Employees of WWU.

Application Instructions

Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Closing Date

Application review begins December 1, 2025; the position is open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Western Washington University is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protected leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal.

For inquiries, please contact crtc.

Accommodations

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request an alternative format or an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services at 360‑650‑3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).

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