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 consultation with researchers and faculty concerning materials, design etc.
• Assist with the laser cutter and 3D printing: laboratory audits, MAE annual inventory certification, assist building liaison
• 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, 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, 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

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account Retirement Programs Disability Plans Life Insurance Accident Plan Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs 12 Holidays Each Year Tuition and Academic Assistance And so much more!