Technologist III – Advanced Manufacturing Lab Operations

Technologist III – Advanced Manufacturing Lab Operations

Agency:
Texas A&M Engineering

Department:
Workforce Development

Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate

Job Location:

College Station, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Engineering has been part of Texas A&M University since its opening in 1876 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Today, the College of Engineering is the largest college on the College Station campus with more than 25,000 engineering students enrolled in 15 departments. Its mission is to serve Texas, the nation and the global community by providing engineering graduates who are well‑founded in engineering fundamentals, instilled with the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior, and prepared to meet the complex technical challenges of society.

As the research arm of Engineering, the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is a state agency within the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting‑edge solutions to global technical challenges.

We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Service, by offering competitive salaries, an array of benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Under general direction, the Technologist III provides advanced technical expertise in machining and advanced manufacturing systems while supporting laboratory operations, safety compliance, and professional shop standards. This position applies engineering and manufacturing principles to solve complex technical problems and supports workforce training, applied research, and industry engagement activities within advanced manufacturing laboratory environments.

The role blends technical engineering support with operational stewardship of laboratory and shop spaces to ensure safe, efficient, and industry‑aligned learning and research environments.

• Provide technical expertise in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex engineering, manufacturing, and equipment‑related problems.
• Utilize engineering principles in the design, evaluation, and continuous improvement of technical systems, lab processes, and training environments.
• Create and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Conduct technical research, data collection, and reporting to support engineering activities and workforce development initiatives.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, machining, prototyping, automation, instrumentation, and manufacturing systems.

• Maintain laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and technical assets in proper operating condition across Workforce Development laboratories.
• Support installation, setup, configuration, and commissioning of new equipment and training environments.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and vendor service support.
• Maintain inventory awareness for tooling, materials, and equipment components.
• Support efficient utilization of laboratory space, equipment, and technical workflows.
• Maintain SOPs, safety documentation, and quality assurance records.
• Ensure adherence to TEES, TAMUS, and laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Support readiness of laboratories for demonstrations, workforce programs, and applied engineering activities.

• Assist with preparation and execution of technical training activities, demonstrations, and applied learning environments.
• Support development and delivery of equipment‑based training across machining, fabrication, prototyping, automation, and advanced manufacturing disciplines.
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance to students, trainees, and staff in the use of instrumentation and equipment.
• Mentor students on equipment use,…