Engineering Technician

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Engineering Technician to support laboratory and research operations. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing essential equipment, ensuring a seamless experience for students and faculty alike. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the educational landscape. Join a vibrant community where your contributions will help shape the future of higher education and create lasting change in the lives of students.

Benefits

Generous Benefits

Educational Opportunities

Work/Life Balance

Supportive Environment

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; experience in laboratory equipment installation preferred.
• Experience in engineering design and manufacturing practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and maintain research and instructional equipment.
• Assist students and faculty in using equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Laboratory Equipment Installation

Maintenance Skills

Engineering Design Assistance

Education

Associate's Degree in Technical Field

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's, Electrical & Computer Engineering department is seeking candidates for the Engineering Technicianposition. This position will performs work associated with laboratory and/or research equipment installation, fabrication, maintenance, and/or repair.

Installs, tests, repairs, upgrades and maintains equipment and facilities used in research and instruction.

Schedules preventative maintenance and outages for equipment and facilities, while limiting downtime.

Instructs and assists students and faculty in the proper use of research-related and/or instructional equipment and models while following safe operating procedures.

Maintains inventory of replacement parts and maintenance supplies for all equipment and facilities.

Assists with the design of prototype equipment, instruments, devices, components, and systems.

Operates machinery and equipment associated with research and/or instruction.

Requisition Number	S4445P
Home Org Name	Electrical & Computer Engineering
Division Name	Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering
Position Title	Engineering Technician
Job Class Code	JB03A-B-C-D
Appointment Status	Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term	No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Essential Functions
Why Work at Auburn?	Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Level I: Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a Technical, engineering, or scientific field related to laboratory equipment installation and maintenance with no experience.

Level II: Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a Technical, engineering, or scientific field related to laboratory equipment installation and maintenance PLUS 2 years of experience.

Level III: Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a Technical, engineering, or scientific field related to laboratory equipment installation and maintenance PLUS 4 years of experience.

Level IV: Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a Technical, engineering, or scientific field related to laboratory equipment installation and maintenance PLUS 6 years of experience.

Focus of Experience:
Experience in the practices of assisting in engineering design and manufacturing.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Experience in higher education; knowledge of Auburn University administrative policies and procedures. Certified electrician, basic plumbing knowledge/experience, industrial systems or manufacturing technology maintenance experience or degree

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

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Salary Range	$33,230 - $81,160
Job Category	Engineering
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:	Auburn
State position is located:	Alabama
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Posting Date	05/07/2025
Closing Date
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