Engineering Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Conducts ISO-17025 compliance audits.
• Performs vehicle emissions and dynamometer testing with faculty and staff.
• Supports automotive research and testing activities in support of the Bus Testing Center.
• Purchases and specifies equipment required for research and testing.
• Ensures that test equipment is operating and calibrated in accordance with ISO-17025 accreditation standards.
• Provides safety training, performs safety inspections, and ensures compliance with all University safety policies.
• Performs basic mechanical, electronic, and electrical design and fabrication.
• Trains staff and technical service employees in the performance of test procedures and the operation of test equipment.
• Reviews, performs, and revises automotive testing procedures, data collection, processing, and reporting activities.

Requirements

• Average 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate Degree.
• Required Certifications: None.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle as a part of job duties.

Skills

• Basic mechanical, electronic, and electrical design and fabrication skills.
• ISO-17025 compliance auditing skills.
• Training and supervisory skills.
• Data collection, processing, and reporting skills.
• Safety training and inspection skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• 75% tuition discount for eligible employees, spouses, and children.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $65,508.00 - $94,980.00.

Schedule

This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• 75% tuition discount for eligible employees, spouses, and children.

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