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Engineering Lab Technician - Student Competition Teams

Job in Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia, 30156, USA
Listing for: Kennesaw State University
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Primary Location for

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Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Department Information DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare, maintain, troubleshoot and repair engineering lab and machine shop equipment.
  • Prepare Standard Operating Procedures, safety guidelines for labs or equipment and other documents relevant to the use of mechanical equipment.
  • An emphasis on customer service when assisting students and faculty with fabrication or 3D printing of components, test specimens, and parts and ensures students follow safe practices and receive proper training. Test proficiency of equipment knowledge.
  • Construct complex precision components, mechanical devices, and structures using manual/CNC fabrication and/or 3D printing methods.
  • Determine mechanical equipment and material supply quantities and ensures stock is available.
  • Prepare, operate, train, and oversee operation of a wide variety of equipment such as 3D printers, power tools, CNC Mills/Lathes, water jet cutters, and welders.
  • Recommend and specify new equipment or equipment upgrades.
  • DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*

    Possess a customer‑focused mindset, proactively addressing needs and concerns of the students and faculty and needs of the college.

    Knowledge of G‑code and various CNC/manual machining equipment.

    Knowledge of 3D printing processes.

    Knowledge of materials and proper specifications for fabrication of parts.

    Operational knowledge of Solid Works or similar CAD software.

    Proficiency in or the ability to learn basic physics (forces, load transfers, vibrations, energy transfer)

    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Preferred qualifications)

    Certificate in welding, CNC Machining, tool and die.

    Other professional certification in manufacturing processes from an accredited institution.

    Previous experience working in higher education.

    Ability to work evenings.

    Previous experience in fabrication with:
    Manual and CNC machining experience producing high quality objects, Welding, Laser/plasma/waterjet cutters.

    Job Summary

    Provide hands‑on technical services and practical application guidance to students and faculty in an undergraduate engineering research setting. Technician duties depend on the specialized field of study. Supports the instructional mission of the College and University by maintaining the mechanical aspects of the laboratories and specialized equipment in those laboratories. Please refer to the job description addendum for additional information specific to the area of responsibility.

    Responsibilities

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintains and repairs engineering lab equipment and maintains associated records
  • Prepares engineering lab equipment for engineering lab courses and purchases parts and/or components for machines and/or specimens
  • Assists students and faculty with fabrication of components, lab projects, student projects, test specimens and research parts
  • Maintains inventory and contributes to best safety practices ensuring students receive proper…
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