Engineering Lab Technician
Job in
Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, 30064, USA
Listing for:
Technical University of Denmark
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-29
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 65000 USD Yearly
USD
45000.00
65000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Engineering Lab Technician
Job
Location:
Marietta, Georgia
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
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 over 50,000 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 Job Responsibilities) 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:
Prepares, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical engineering lab equipment (ex. tensile/torsion, fluid flow energy loss, pumps, heat exchangers, vibration etc.)Prepare Standard Operating Procedures, safety guidelines for labs or equipment, and other documents relevant to the use of mechanical equipment.Assist students and faculty with fabrication or 3D printing of components, test specimens and parts and ensure students follow safe practices and receive proper training.Constructs complex precision components, mechanical devices and structures using manual/CNC fabrication and/or 3D printing methods.Determines mechanical equipment supply quantities and ensures stock is availablePrepares, operates, trains and oversees operation of a wide variety of mechanical equipment such as 3D printers, power tools, CNC Mills/Lathes, water jet cutters, welders, manual mills/lathes, robotic armsRecommendation and specifies new mechanical or aerospace engineering lab equipment or related upgradesDEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, hydraulics, heat exchangers, etc.)Basic electrical troubleshooting using a multimeterProficiency in the use of mechanical tooling (power and manual)Knowledge of or the ability to efficiently learn mechanical and/or aerospace testing processesKnowledge of or the ability to efficiently learn G-code and various CNC machining equipmentKnowledge of engineering and proper specifications for fabrication of partsOperational knowledge of Solid Works or similar CAD softwareProficiency in or the ability to learn elementary chemistry, an understanding of toxicity levels, chemical reactions, etc.)Proficiency in or the ability to learn elementary physics (forces, load transfer, vibration, energy transfer)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.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains and repairs engineering lab equipment and maintains associated recordsPrepares engineering lab equipment for engineering lab courses and purchases parts and/or components for machines and/or specimensAssists students and faculty with fabrication of components, lab projects, student projects, test specimens and research partsMaintains inventory and contributes to best safety practices ensuring students receive proper training and follow safe practices in accordance with appropriate standardsCompletes periodic training courses and maintains knowledge and skill with changing technology for fabrication, maintenance, and assemblyProvides guidance regarding safe equipment operation and implementation of laboratory proceduresProvides support to the College with maintenance by fabricating and repairing university equipmentProvides support to the College by working 10-30% each week across multiple departments on college related tasks (ex. equipment set up)Procur es components and materials needed for fabrication, assembly, and/or repair of laboratory systemsManages an inventory of spare parts and enforce practices of general laboratory organization and cleanlinessRequired Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Associate's, technical, vocational or related degree and/or certificate from an accredited institution of…
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