Technician I or II
About The Position
The Fischer Engineering Design Center invites applicants for a full-time Laboratory Technician who, under general supervision, performs a variety of clearly-defined technical functions that support academic projects, academic teaching and research operations in Zachry Labs. Primary areas of focus are/include the Prototyping Center (3D printing, laser cutting, PCB fabrication, foam/composite fabrication) and the Design Studio (Equipment Checkout, space management/organization, oversight of Senior Design teams). Assistance to the Fabrication Shop (manual and CNC equipment, welding) and FEDC Administration (website development, scheduling software, data storage/management) will be as needed. Technician will work as part of a team and their specific area(s) of focus will complement the group expertise. Their roll will be a combination of assisting with tasked duties along with independent duties as experience allows.
Requirements
- Minimum qualifications for a Technician I: High school Diploma with 2 years of related experience. Or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum qualifications for a Technician II: High school Diploma and 3 years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must comply with lab safety PPE requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with 3D printing, laser cutting, and PCB fabrication.
- Experience managing a space with multiple and diverse-needs users.
- Experience evaluating and implementing lab safety requirements.
- Experience working with diverse groups of customers.
- Experience working in STEM environment.
- Experience in setup, organization, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Experience in troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery.
- Experience constructing, assembling, operating and modifying equipment and machinery.
- Experience in daily interaction with faculty, students and staff in a diverse learning environment.
- Experience in assisting and facilitating lab users on academic or research projects.
- Experience in assisting with planning and supervising of technical operations, including supervision of student workers.
- Experience in maintaining facility and common areas.
- Experience in maintaining reference materials, SDS, calibration, safety data forms, shop/lab safety.
- Experience assisting student teams on project designs and build processes.
- Experience creating custom prototypes for complex projects.
- Experience developing and instruction of training materials/courses.
- Experience with data collection, retention, and manipulation.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and WordPress.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of clearly-defined technical functions that support academic projects, academic teaching and research operations in Zachry Labs.
- Focus on the Prototyping Center (3D printing, laser cutting, PCB fabrication, foam/composite fabrication).
- Focus on the Design Studio (Equipment Checkout, space management/organization, oversight of Senior Design teams).
- Assistance to the Fabrication Shop (manual and CNC equipment, welding) and FEDC Administration (website development, scheduling software, data storage/management) will be as needed.
- Work as part of a team and their specific area(s) of focus will complement the group expertise.
- Combination of assisting with tasked duties along with independent duties as experience allows.
Benefits
- Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
- Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
- Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
- Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
- Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
- Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
