Part-Time Electric Vehicle; EV) Laboratory Assistant

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Position is:
Part Time

Position Type:
Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)

Department/Ofc.:
Instruction

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Join the Transportation Technologies Team at Washtenaw Community College!

The Transportation Technologies Department at Washtenaw Community College is dedicated to preparing students for dynamic careers in the automotive and transportation industries. Our department offers hands‑on learning experiences with cutting‑edge technology, ensuring that students gain the skills needed for success in this rapidly evolving field.

We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team in a part‑time capacity. Each position within our department contributes to the education and training of future automotive technicians, engineers, and industry professionals. If you are passionate about sharing your expertise and shaping the next generation of skilled workers, we encourage you to apply!

The Part-Time Electric Vehicle Laboratory Assistant supports Electric Vehicle (ATT) credit courses by providing hands‑on assistance in instructional lab settings. This role is essential in facilitating student learning, maintaining laboratory safety, and ensuring an organized and efficient lab environment.

The Lab Assistant works under the supervision of faculty members to assist students with EV systems, high-voltage safety procedures, diagnostics, and coursework.

The part-time electric vehicle lab assistant will play a critical role in fostering a safe and professional learning environment, ensuring students follow industry-standard safety protocols while using tools, equipment, and materials in all lab-based courses.

Additionally, lab assistants must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times to serve as a positive role model for WCC students, demonstrating ethical behavior, workplace professionalism, and industry best practices.

We are committed to providing high‑quality education, student‑centered learning, and career preparation in the field of automotive services.

• Support faculty instruction by assisting with lectures, demonstrations, and hands‑on activities focused on EV technology, diagnostics, and safety procedures.
• Observe, coach, and assist students in completing lab exercises, assignments, and class projects related to EV systems and high-voltage vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure lab safety by enforcing OSHA, SDS, and high-voltage EV safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and hazardous materials handling.
• Provide technical support to students during lab sessions, troubleshooting EV system diagnostics, battery management systems (BMS), and high-voltage components.
• Prepare and maintain lab environments, including setup, breakdown, and organization of tools, equipment, and high-voltage safety stations.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring that EV testing equipment, chargers, and diagnostic tools are in proper working condition.
• Monitor inventory and…