Electrical/Mechanical Technician – Prototyping & Assembly

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (75% employer-paid)

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Technician (TSA III) to support prototyping, fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of ruggedized systems for SISL at Pickle Research Campus.

You will fabricate MIL-SPEC cables, test assemblies, maintain documentation, manage inventory, and assist engineers during field repairs. US citizenship and security eligibility required; HS diploma and 2 years in electromechanical work are needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required with demonstrated electromechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow assembly instructions.
• Experience working with hand and machine tools and new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate MIL-SPEC cable and fiber assemblies per drawings, including soldering and crimping.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair electromechanical assemblies and MIL-SPEC cabling.
• Fabricate cable harnesses and protective sleeving per instructions.
• Label cables and maintain accurate assembly documentation.
• Maintain inventory and organize workspace; assist engineers in field repairs.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Technician (TSA III) to support prototyping, fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of ruggedized systems for SISL at Pickle Research Campus.

You will fabricate MIL-SPEC cables, test assemblies, maintain documentation, manage inventory, and assist engineers during field repairs. US citizenship and security eligibility required; HS diploma and 2 years in electromechanical work are needed.