Engineering Lab Technician, Engineering Technology
Kennesaw State University
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Job summary
Kennesaw State University is seeking an undergraduate engineering lab technician to provide hands-on technical services and guidance in an active engineering research setting.
The role maintains and troubleshoots lab equipment, assists with fabrication, and supports students and faculty across multiple courses and projects in a dynamic campus environment.
Qualifications
- Associate's, technical, vocational or related degree and/or certificate from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
- Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license.
- Certificate in an engineering technology field related to the assigned discipline (preferred).
- Two years (2) of related work experience (preferred).
- Previous experience in fabrication with Manual and CNC machining (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Maintains and repairs engineering lab equipment and keeps records.
- Prepares equipment for engineering lab courses and purchases parts.
- Assists students and faculty with fabrication of components and lab projects.
- Maintains inventory and enforces safety practices.
- Completes periodic training to stay current with fabrication technologies.
- Provides guidance on safe operation and lab procedures.
- Fabricates and repairs university equipment to support the College.
- Allocates 10–30% of time weekly to cross-department tasks.
- Procures components and materials for fabrication and repair of lab systems.
- Manages spare parts inventory and keeps the lab clean and organized.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
- Prepare, maintain, troubleshoot and repair engineering lab and machine shop equipment.
- Prepare Standard Operating Procedures, safety guidelines for labs or equipment and other documents relevant to the use of mechanical equipment.
- An emphasis on ¿customer service¿ when assisting students and faculty, with fabrication or 3D printing of components, test specimens, and parts and ensures students and graduate assistants follow safe practices and receive proper training. Test proficiency of equipment knowledge.
- Construct complex precision components, mechanical devices, and structures using manual/CNC fabrication and/or 3D printing methods.
- Determines mechanical equipment and material supply quantities and ensures stock is available.
- Prepare, operate, train, and oversee operation of a wide variety of equipment such as 3D printers, power tools, CNC Mills/Lathes, water jet cutters, and welders.
- Recommend and specify new equipment or equipment upgrades.
- Possess a customer-focused mindset, proactively addressing needs and concerns of the students and faculty and needs of the department.
- Knowledge of G-code and various CNC/manual machining equipment.
- Knowledge of materials and proper specifications for fabrication of parts.
- Operational knowledge of SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Proficiency in or the ability to learn basic physics (forces, load transfers, vibrations, energy transfer)
Provide hands-on technical services and practical application guidance to students and faculty in an undergraduate engineering research setting. Technician duties depend on the specialized field of study. Supports the instructional mission of the College and University by maintaining the mechanical aspects of the laboratories and specialized equipment in those laboratories.
- Maintains and repairs engineering lab equipment and maintains associated records
- Prepares engineering lab equipment for engineering lab courses and purchases parts and/or components for machines and/or specimens
- Assists students and faculty with fabrication of components, lab projects, student projects, test specimens and research parts
- Maintains inventory and contributes to best safety practices ensuring students receive proper training and follow safe practices in accordance with appropriate standards
- Completes periodic training courses and maintains knowledge and skill with changing technology for fabrication, maintenance, and assembly
- Provides guidance regarding safe equipment operation and implementation of laboratory procedures
- Provides support to the College with maintenance by fabricating and repairing university equipment
- Provides support to the College by working 10-30% each week across multiple departments on college related tasks (ex. equipment set up)
- Procures components and materials needed for fabrication, assembly, and/or repair of laboratory systems
- Manages an inventory of spare parts and enforce practices of general laboratory organization and cleanliness
Associate's, technical, vocational or related degree and/or certificate from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license
None
Certificate in an engineering technology field related to the assigned discipline
Certificate in welding, CNC Machining, tool and die
Other professional certification in manufacturing processes from an accredited institution
Previous related industrial experience
Previous experience working with customers and/or in higher education
Two years (2) of related work experience
Previous experience in fabrication with Manual and CNC machining experience producing high-quality objects, Welding, Laser/plasma/waterjet cutters, Press brake / metal forming equipment.
The budgeted salary range is $22.05 to $27.88 per hour ($58,000 annually). Offers are based on relevant experience.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 13 paid holidays
- vacation
- generous retirement plans
- tuition waiver
- wellness options
- and much more!
Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Extensive knowledge of appropriate safety standards
Knowledge of basic programming and equipment related to assigned area
Knowledge of engineering materials and proper specifications for components
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the department (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, CAD/CAM software)
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.
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