Advanced Manufacturing & Service Center Laboratory Specialist

About the role

The Advanced Manufacturing & Service Center Laboratory Specialist will work with Senior Design laboratory and Research Fabrication Shop in the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering department. The primary focus will be on manufacturing machining equipment, fabricating specialized components or devices for use in research or course instruction.

Responsibilities

• Primary operation of water jet
• Assist Laboratory Manager with ME 416 and ME 200 classes as needed
• Assist Research Fabrication Facility Supervisor with fabrication of research projects that require machine work
• Assist Research Fabrication Facility Supervisor with all CNC programming, set-up and operation of all CNC machines in MAE Department’s Research Fabrication Facility and the ME Senior Design Laboratory
• Aid in the consultation with researchers and faculty concerning materials, design etc.
• Aid with the laser cutter and 3D printing: laboratory audits, MAE annual inventory certification, assist building liaison
• Responsible for lab safety training for all new graduate students and training undergraduate and graduate students on machines
• Operate the hot press facility
• Set up and operate machine
• Maintain logs on machine use
• Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety to develop and maintain a lab safety plan
• Develop machine protocols to ensure the safety of operators and equipment
• Train new users on machine operation
• Supervise new users as necessary on machine operation
• Assist machine users and customers with recipe and process development
• Assist machine users with accessing the machine
• Work with users and customers to troubleshoot issues
• Perform routine maintenance on machine
• Maintain logs on machine maintenance
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Coordinate with OEM to complete repairs as necessary
• Use assistive devices to load and unload heavy samples
• Maintain appropriate levels of machine consumables on hand to ensure machine readiness at all times
• Deliver customer needs while testing using the hot press

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge in operating, demonstrating and training of specialized devices as milling machines, lathes, grinders, water jet and 3D Printers.
• Knowledge in Auto-Cad or Solid Works for the water jet and 3D-Printers.

Benefits

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.