Research Fabrication Lab Specialist – Advanced Manufacturing
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer
Posting Details
Job Posting Information
Posting Number PG195065SP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Advanced Manufacturing & Service Center Laboratory Specialist Anticipated Hiring Range $60,000 - $70,000 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Job Location Raleigh, NC Department Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering About the Department
The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University is one of the largest academic units at NC State, offering BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Aerospace Engineering (AE) and conducting a large research enterprise in support of technology advancement in the State of North Carolina and throughout the US.
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Essential
Job Duties
50% of the position will involve working with Senior Design laboratory and Research Fabrication Shop in the department. Primary focus will involve manufacturing machining equipment. Position will be expected to fabricate specialized components or devices for use in research or course instruction.
The range of duties includes, but is not limited to: primary operation of water jet; assist Laboratory Manager with ME 416 and ME 200 class as needed; assist Research Fabrication Facility Supervisor with fabrication of research projects that require machine work; assist Research Fabrication Facility Supervisor with all CNC programming, set-up and operation of all CNC machines in MAE Department’s Research Fabrication Facility and the ME Senior Design Laboratory;
assist in the consultation with researchers and faculty concerning materials, design etc. ; assist with the laser cutter and 3D printing: laboratory audits; MAE annual inventory certification and assist building liaison.
Laboratory safety is an important element of this position. Work requires knowledge of advanced manufacturing concepts and design, precision machining, 3D modelling and CNC machine operation, manufacturing practices and procedures, laboratory operations, regulatory and safety requirements, and planning. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and required knowledge of CNC (laser cutter, waterjet, lathes, milling machines) and additive manufacturing equipment, as well as knowledge of reverse engineering using laser scanners.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and required knowledge of calipers, micrometers and laser scanning arm. Responsible for lab safety training for all new graduate students and training undergraduate and graduate students on machines. Performing work in a manner so as to provide proper safety conditions to all personnel and property involved.
50% Of The Job Will Be Operation Of The Hot Press Facility That Is Part Of Service Center. The Job Involves
- Set up and operate machine
- Maintain logs on machine use
- Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety to develop and maintain a lab safety plan
- Develop machine protocols to ensure the safety of operators and equipment
- Train new users on machine operation
- Supervise new users as necessary on machine operation
- Assist machine users and customers with recipe and process development
- Assist machine users with accessing the machine
- Work with users and customers to troubleshoot issues
- Perform routine maintenance on machine
- Maintain logs on…
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