CEAS Support Shops Associate

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location pay: $4,150 annually

Job summary

Stony Brook University’s CEAS is seeking an instructional support professional to manage fabrication labs and assist in student projects. The role involves supervising lab sections, supporting research and education fabrication, and guiding safety practices across the CEAS shops.

The position emphasizes equipment maintenance, device prototyping, and hands-on instruction while ensuring a safe, compliant learning environment for students and faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years related full-time experience as evidence for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor laboratory sections (e.g. MEC 225).
• Support manufacturing services for research/educational projects.
• Advise faculty on instructional/research lab safety.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Milling and lathe operations

Supervising students

Lab safety guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Job Description - CEAS Support Shops Associate (2604113)

CEAS Support Shops Associate

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):

• Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of a degree, four (4) years of directly related full-time experience, or a combination of higher education course work and work experience totaling four (4) full-time years may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with conventional milling and lathe operations. Experience with 3-axis CNC machining, welding, and/or prototype fabrication and development. Proficiency with computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software. Experience supervising or mentoring students in an instructional or research laboratory setting.

Brief Description of Duties:

The CEAS Support Shops Associate reports to the CEAS Support Shops Supervisor in the operation and management of the fabrication laboratories. This position is responsible for supporting instructional and fabrication activities within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS), including supervision of laboratory sections as assigned (e.g. MEC 225), support for manufacturing services related to research and educational projects, assist and advise faculty in instructional/research lab safety, maintain and upgrade equipment and ensure a safe and efficient learning environment.

Support instruction and oversight of students in laboratory courses as assigned. Advise students on the use of equipment and materials in the student fabrication shops.

Assist in guiding and supervising students, ensuring that they follow safety protocols with equipment and hand tools.

Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the CEAS Student Machine Shop, Welding Fabrication Shop, and Innovation Hub.

Assist students with their course projects, including Senior Capstone design and fabrication.

Assist in designing and building instructional and research devices, such as test fixtures and class demonstration devices, based on laboratory needs and faculty specification.

Teach students how to operate equipment; operate equipment for students when necessary.

Other duties or projects as assigned, as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes:

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4,150 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

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Official Job Title : Instructional Support Associate

Job Number:

2604113

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location