Lab Support IST II - College of Engineering

Cal Poly•San Luis, CA

19d

About The Position

Under general supervision of the department chair this position performs comprehensive support services for the Mechanical Engineering Department, making extensive use of both general and unique materials, supplies and scientific equipment in both upper and lower division laboratories and instructional centers and spaces. The incumbent utilizes excellent depth of knowledge of the Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department, related disciplines and programs, and understanding of laboratory techniques and methods to determine suitability of materials for related instructional needs. This position operates and performs routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, procures materials and equipment to support the curricular and scholarly activities of department faculty and students, informs and educates students and faculty on CSU and campus policies and procedures including those pertaining to safety, and promotes a culture of safety and collaboration. Department technical and instructional support staff in the College of Engineering are part of a broader instructional and equipment support team and work together collaboratively to innovate and develop best practices. The Mechanical Engineering Department (ME) is a major academic department within the College of Engineering. The department prepares students for careers in Mechanical Engineering, offering a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. In addition to its major specific curriculum, the ME Department offers a variety of service courses in Aerospace Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. The ME program has 11 highly intensive laboratories covering topics ranging from controls and vibrations to fluid mechanics and thermal systems.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles of performing support services
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques related to Mechanical Engineering and/or closely related disciplines and curriculum
Familiarity with basic laboratory electronic measuring equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, thermocouple readers, load/pressure sensors and associated data acquisition electronics
Ability to calibrate, adjust, operate, and maintain the equipment used for lab instruction
Ability to read wiring schematics and to debug electronic circuits and make repairs using standard techniques such as soldering
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly obtain, the materials and supplies necessary for the Mechanical Engineering curriculum and programs and their uses and applications
Three years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline or in producing materials or supplies related to the discipline. (Two years of college with 16 semester units in courses in the related specialty area discipline may be substituted for one year of required experience OR four years of college with 16 semester units in courses in the related specialist area discipline may be substituted for two years of required experience.)
Driver’s License or ability to obtain one by date of hire

Responsibilities

Operates and performs routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
Procures materials and equipment to support the curricular and scholarly activities of department faculty and students
Informs and educates students and faculty on CSU and campus policies and procedures including those pertaining to safety
Promotes a culture of safety and collaboration