Mechanical Engineering Technician, Shiley School of Engineering

Job Title Mechanical Engineering Technician, Shiley School of Engineering

Job Code

Job Code C54503

Job category Full Time Staff

Terms and Hours Full Time Non-Exempt, 35 hour work week

Salary Range Starting Hourly Rate $25.29; commensurate with experience

The Mechanical Engineering Technician for the Shiley School of Engineering will provide fabrication operations in the Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation. The Machine Shop is available for Engineering students to independently design, prototype, and manufacture their Capstone and research projects using a variety of equipment.

This position will work independently with minimal supervision and is responsible for providing technical operations of the fabrication shop, training and supervision of students and faculty on equipment use, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

• Perform machine operations which includes but is not limited to set-up & tool selection on CNC /NC machines, conventional lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, welding, and various other standard shop equipment to create products.
• Apply industry standard machine tool techniques to ensure high-quality part requirements are met.
• Maintain shop and equipment, perform and facilitate scheduling of preventive maintenance and ordering of supplies in collaboration with external vendors as needed to maintain machine standards.
• Ensure materials and/or equipment are stocked and ordered as needed and work with Lab Manager to assess budget requests for upcoming fiscal years.
• Coordinate and manage the acquisition of new equipment as needed, seeking quotes and advising on equipment purchases.
• Partner with University Environmental Health and Safety team member to ensure standard processes are followed and documented as required.
• Manage Hazard Communications requirements; SDS sheets, proper labeling of hazards, personal protective equipment, and related.

• Fabricate metal and polymer parts using manual and/or CNC /NC machine tools for student and faculty projects.
• Train and support students on proper equipment and materials selection and use.
• Promote creativity and innovation, and safe work practices.
• Advise and mentor students in best practices for part design.
• Partner with faculty and students on Capstone and research projects to provide support, guidance and make recommendations as appropriate with regards to machining of parts, testing, modifications, and other creative solutions.
• Monitor staff and faculty that use the fabrication shop to ensure proper space usage.
• Manage and schedule requests related to the fabrication shop and assist with set-up and breakdown of equipment as needed.

Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee. Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s purview and responsibility.

• Required:
  
  Three to five years of relevant experience that includes performing machinist functions and knowledge of CAM / CAD software and providing design advising.
• Preferred:
  Experience in higher education and/or academic Machine Shop
• Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.

• Preferred:
  None.

• Knowledge of shop technology such as hand tools, CNC /NC machines, conventional lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, 3D printers, laser cutters, water jet, and other similar technology. In absence of proficiency in any device or area, the ability and enthusiasm to learn and understand equipment.
• Ability to weld and use woodworking skills to fabricate parts.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong and effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn safety regulations and procedures, including those related to OSHA .
• Knowledge of or ability to learn laboratory safety practices and standard operating procedures.
• Competence with and commitment to inclusive excellence; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a wide…