Instructional Support Technician, Watson Fabrication Lab

Binghamton University•Binghamton, NY

43d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive. Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service. The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science seeks an outstanding candidate for the position of Instructional Support Technician. Providing skilled, specialized assistance to faculty, staff and students, the Instructional Support Technician plays a critical function in support of the College's educationally related programs or projects. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Requirements

Associate's degree in engineering or related field
At least 2 years of work experience with a variety of engineering equipment, software, and machines in the manufacturing environment
Relevant experience with CAD/CAM (e.g. Fusion 360, Solidworks, Creo, etc.) and CNC programming (mills and lathes)
Ability to design, fabricate, and assemble devices

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Knowledge of laboratory and equipment safety
Cultural competency and the ability to work collegially with all constituents of the university's diverse community.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the work of technical projects.
Ability to prepare and conduct workshops, training or presentations as it relates to the role
Ability to review and prepare specifications for technical equipment

Responsibilities

Provide support and guidance in the safe operation and maintenance of the College's academic and research laboratories
Work closely with the faculty to ensure that academic laboratories adequately support the engineering and computer science curricula of the College
Design, set up, test, and validate experimental setups for lab sessions as needed (both for traditional and online programs)
Operate and maintain equipment that includes 3D printers and machining equipment
Provide consulting services in support of student and faculty projects
Provide mentoring, supervision, technical advice and instruction in the use of equipment and materials, and safety protocols to student projects and competition teams (i.e. SAE, ASME, etc.)
Assist in procurement procedures and install needed equipment and supplies as required
Develop and conduct workshops on technical topics relevant to the College's educational mission
Initiate, propose, develop content or projects in keeping with the educational mission of the team/college
Serve on college and university-wide committees as needed
Manage student staffing as defined by director
Manage and provide oversight of the daily operations of labs
Available to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and some weekends
Ability to travel in support of the College's needs (training, competitions, etc.)