Engineering Lab Technician - Engineering Technology

Job Title:

Engineering Lab Technician - Engineering Technology

Location:

Marietta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

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.

Marietta Campus: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060

• 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 and graduate assistants 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.

• Possess a customer-focused mindset, proactively addressing needs and concerns of the students and faculty and needs of the department.
• Knowledge of G-code and various CNC/manual machining equipment.
• Knowledge of materials and proper specifications for fabrication of parts.
• Operational knowledge of Solid Works or similar CAD software.
• Proficiency in or ability to learn basic physics (forces, load transfers, vibrations, energy transfer).

• Certificate in welding, CNC Machining, tool and die.
• Other professional certification in manufacturing processes from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience in fabrication with Manual and CNC machining experience producing high quality objects, Welding, Laser/plasma/waterjet cutters, Press brake / metal forming equipment.

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.

• 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 training and follow safe practices in accordance with appropriate standards.
• Completes periodic training courses and maintains knowledge and skill with changing technology for fabrication, maintenance, and assembly.
• Provides guidance regarding safe equipment operation and implementation of laboratory procedures.
• Provides support to the College with maintenance by fabricating and repairing university equipment.
• Provides support to the College by working 10-30% each week across multiple departments on college related tasks (ex. equipment set up).
• Procures components and materials needed for fabrication, assembly, and/or repair of laboratory systems.
• Manages an inventory of spare…