Technician I, II, or III

About the role

The Fischer Engineering Design Center invites applicants for a full-time Laboratory Technician position supporting academic projects, teaching, and research operations in Zachry Labs. This is a highly demanding position requiring multitasking and continuous interaction with students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Perform a variety of technical functions supporting academic projects, teaching, and research operations.
• Teach students of varying skill levels how to weld.
• Work as part of a team, perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience for Technician I.
• Three years of related experience for Technician II.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience for Technician III.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining and fabrication.
• Experience in CAD, CAM (preferably Solidworks, Mastercam).
• Experience evaluating and implementing lab safety requirements.
• Experience working with diverse groups of customers.
• Experience working in STEM environment.
• Experience instructing and training lab users.
• Experience reading/interpreting manufacturing prints.
• Experience operating precision measurement and machine cutting tools.
• 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 performing data entry and associated computer activities.
• 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.

Skills

• Experience with HAAS & Okuma CNC controls.
• Experience programming and setting up CNC Mill & Lathes.
• Experience programming and setting up CNC Mill & Lathes, including 4th and 5th axis CNC machines.
• Experience sourcing of shop supplies and equipment for purchasing.
• Experience consulting with students and faculty on manufacturing projects.

Benefits

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• 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.