CEAS Support Shops Associate

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual location pay

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a CEAS Support Shops Associate to help run instructional labs and fabrication services within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. You will support manufacturing activities, advise faculty on lab safety, and oversee multiple shop spaces such as MEC 225.

You will assist with student projects, mentor lab participants, and help design and build instructional devices to meet department needs, while ensuring a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related full-time experience in lieu of degree.
• Preferred: experience with conventional milling and lathe operations, 3-axis CNC machining, welding, or prototype fabrication.
• Experience supervising or mentoring students in instructional or research lab settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction and oversight of students in laboratory courses; advise on equipment use.
• Assist in supervising the CEAS Student Machine Shop, Welding Fabrication Shop, and Student Club Storage Area; maintain safety compliance.
• Assist in Senior capstone design and fabrication projects.
• Design and build instructional/research devices per lab needs; fabricate test fixtures and demonstration devices.
• Teach students equipment operation as needed; support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Milling

Lathe operations

CNC machining

Welding

Prototype fabrication

Lab supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher)

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Job Description - CEAS Support Shops Associate (2602492)

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 instructional 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 supervising students and maintaining the CEAS Student Machine Shop, Welding Fabrication Shop, and Student Club Storage Area. This includes but is not limited to: Assisting in the instruction of MEC 225, routine maintenance of metal fabrication equipment, minor welding supervision, and monitoring club access to storage area for pick up and drop off of club affiliated properties. Ensure students within the shop areas are following safety regulations with equipment and hand tools.


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


• Assist in designing and building instructional and research devices based on laboratory needs and faculty specification. Examples may include test fixtures and class demonstration devices.


• Teach students how to operate equipment and/or 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 $4000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

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Job Number

2602492

Official Job Title : Instructional Support Associate

Job Field

Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)