Engineer

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Provides professional, highly technical expertise in the application of engineering principles, techniques, and methods. The Engineer supports departmental projects through mechanical design, CAD modeling, drafting, engineering analysis, machining, fabrication, and assembly. The role also supports prototypes, research equipment, instructional projects, and the safe operation of departmental shops and laboratories.

The position provides hands-on technical guidance and training to students and student employees. It assists with inventory and purchasing coordination under the Senior Engineer/Shop Manager and maintains appropriate records and organized work areas.

This position involves access to critical infrastructure systems and/or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48. Candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check before employment. Employees must comply with applicable state and federal regulations protecting critical infrastructure. Continued employment depends on maintaining access eligibility and passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Three years of professional work experience related to the specific assigned area.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check prior to employment.
• Eligibility for access to critical infrastructure systems and/or research, maintained through periodic security and compliance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise mechanical designs, CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation for departmental projects.
• Plan and perform CNC and conventional machining, fabrication, and assembly work, applying shop-floor knowledge to produce accurate, functional components.
• Apply engineering principles, calculations, and finite element analysis to evaluate designs and support technical decisions.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and shop staff to develop, manufacture, troubleshoot, and improve prototypes, research equipment, and instructional projects.
• Support installation, maintenance, repair, improvement, and safe operation of equipment in departmental shops and laboratories.
• Provide students and student employees with technical guidance and hands-on training in design, manufacturing processes, and safe equipment use.
• Assist with departmental inventory and work with shop staff to identify supply needs, assemble orders, and coordinate purchasing requests under the Senior Engineer/Shop Manager.
• Maintain appropriate records and organized work areas.
• Comply with applicable state and federal regulations related to critical infrastructure protection and maintain eligibility for access, including passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level