Technical Staff Assistant IV, Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering

University of Texas at Austin

6d • $56,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders. The Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is the largest department in the Cockrell School of Engineering with more than 2,500 students and 80 faculty. Our outstanding faculty bring state-of-the-art research, development, and design experience into the classroom, ensuring that our students and alumni are amongst the best in their fields and that our research advances the scientific community as well as society and business.
Purpose
The Technical Staff Assistant IV role provides coordination and operational teaching labs support for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and provide effective operational support for research and academics. To role receives and responds to work-related instructions from ECE Director for Academics and Administrative Services and IT Director.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three years of professional work experience in skilled maintenance of specialized electronic equipment using machine tools.
• Some knowledge of electronic circuits, wiring, and soldering.
• Must be self-motivated and able to self-pace to complete job in time allowed.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and verbal work-related instructions from supervisors, customers, and co-workers.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent planning/organizational skills and success in a dynamic customer service environment.
• More than four years of experience in the required fields above.

Responsibilities

• Assist with identifying, procuring, and deployment of specialized components and starter kits for ECE teaching labs; assembly and testing of starter kits
• Assist ECE Checkout inventory and operations
• Assist with managing the operations of the ECE Fabrication lab
• Maintaining soldering equipment and providing technical instruction on proper soldering techniques
• Assist with repairing and maintaining electric and electromagnetic equipment
• Oversee the management of ECE Copiers and printers reserved for course instruction
• Assist ECE Space Coordinator; reaffirm ECE occupancy and usage during annual space reviews

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED