Equipment Technician

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The Equipment Technician will work under the general supervision of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department Chairperson and in close coordination with other MAE Equipment Technicians. The person is responsible for assigned equipment design, fabrication, installation, operation, maintenance, and upgrade of assigned equipment used in MAE course instruction or research activities. The person will also be involved in construction of unique, highly technical and prototype equipment or systems needed for instruction and/or research as assigned by the MAE Department Chairperson.

• Assist with the maintenance of the MAE machine shop including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, optical comparators, band saws, cutoff saw, disc grinder, gas welders, heliarc welder, arc welder, sheet metal shear, sheet metal brake, abrasive cut‑off machine, rapid prototyping machine, robots, 3‑D Scanner, and CNC machine.
• Assist the other technicians in the maintenance and repair of all equipment and facilities in all MAE instructional and research laboratories including aerodynamics lab, acoustics lab, fluid mechanics lab, thermal engineering lab, dynamics and control lab, metallurgy lab, materials and mechanical properties lab, heat and power lab, automotive lab, petroleum engineering lab, strength of materials lab, rapid prototyping lab, manufacturing lab, automation lab, and all wind tunnels.
• Provide support for MAE capstone design courses, Design of MAE Systems, SAE projects (Mini Baja Offroad Vehicle, Human‑Powered Vehicles, SAE Formula One Car, rocket projects), and other MAE student projects/competitions. Supervise students involved in machining project designs and instruct them in proper and safe use of equipment and machinery.
• Participate in the design and fabrication of specialized laboratory equipment, research and experimental equipment, modification and updating of existing equipment requiring skills such as overhauling automotive engines and transmissions, grinding valves, repairing motors, and proficiency in arc welding, brazing, soldering, TIG welding, MIG welding, and all machine shop equipment.

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

1.0 time‑base, 40 hours per week.

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,595 (Step 1) – $6,694 (Step 20) per month.

To be eligible for full benefits at CSU, you must be appointed at least half‑time (.50 FTE) and your appointment must last more than six months and one day. Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off
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  Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
  : A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans
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  Participation in CalPERS…