Lab Assistant - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology About MSU Denver

MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students.

The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first‑generation students.

The Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology at MSU Denver offers a selection of undergraduate degrees to fulfill curiosity and maximize career opportunities for students. Mechanical Engineering Technology majors explore inventive ways to improve existing technology while experimenting on new and improved ideas. Mechanical Engineering Technology students receive a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the discipline as well as considerable hands‑on laboratory work to prepare careers in any number of industries, from large aerospace companies to small manufacturing and custom‑design businesses.

A successful Lab Assistant will have working knowledge in both traditional and advanced manufacturing facilities. This position is responsible for supporting the diverse body of faculty and students of the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Program in the Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology (EAET). The primary responsibilities include laboratory support, instruction, maintenance, and repair of associated facilities and equipment in the MET program laboratories under the direction of the MET Program Director.

• Assist faculty and students with laboratory preparation including laboratory setup and demonstrations of traditional and advanced manufacturing techniques and machine operation, including composite material (i.e. carbon fiber, Kevlar, fiberglass) fabrication and repair
• Maintain a safe and secure MET laboratory environment
• Testing and repair of assigned MET laboratory equipment such as HAAS Milling, FANUC CNC controls and etc.
• Maintain and update the software packages used in the MET lab such as Lab View, NC programming and Master Cam
• Maintain supply inventory of assigned MET laboratory equipment
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule for assigned MET laboratory equipment
• Order necessary parts, equipment, and supplies
• 3D printing techniques (SLA, FFF, DMLS)
• Coordinate with the EAET Department Chair and Program Director to manage the MET laboratory budget and aid in decisions regarding existing laboratory equipment upgrades as the program budget allows
• Provide lab support and instruction in MET
  1010 Manufacturing Processes, MET
  2200 Materials of Engineering, and other classes assigned by MET Program Director.
• Other duties as assigned by MET Program Director and EAET Department Chair.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a closely related discipline OR relevant / equivalent experience in education or manufacturing.

• Minimum two‑year experience in manufacturing lab operations including manual and NC machines for metal fabrication, metal processing (heat treatment and cold working) and material testing.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of software packages used in the lab.
• Experience supporting faculty and student projects, lab development, etc.
• Demonstrated working knowledge with advanced manufacturing techniques and machine operation.
• Demonstrated competency in maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the associated equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to write technical specifications and procedures.

Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This…