Equipment Technician (Mechanical) (2 Positions)

Opt For Healthy Living; California (MO); On-site; USD 57,552 - 62,306; Full time

Job summary

San José State University’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering seeks a Mechanical Equipment Technician to maintain and upgrade lab equipment across multiple departments.

You will diagnose faults, fabricate parts, train students in safe practices, and help redesign instructional spaces while ensuring safe operation of labs and shops. The role requires three years of journey-level experience with preferred Bachelor’s degree; the position offers a competitive CSU benefits package and

Qualifications

• Three years of journey-level or skilled experience in maintenance/repair of scientific equipment.
• One year of design modifications and fabrication of complex equipment.
• A Federal Communications Commission license is required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade lab equipment and instrumentation in laboratories for assigned departments.
• Perform fault diagnostics and repair complex and custom research and teaching equipment.
• Design and fabricate parts for student and faculty projects.
• Support redesign of instructional spaces to meet department needs.
• Provide assistance with equipment maintenance and upgrades in other departments.
• Ensure safe operation of department labs, club spaces, and machine shops.

Skills

Machining

Fabrication

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in technology or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Job description

Equipment Technician (Mechanical) (2 Positions)

Job no: 559298

Work type: Staff

Location: San José

Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Trades, On-site (work in-person at business location)

San José State University’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering is an innovative, collaborative, and supportive environment that empowers employees to achieve professional and personal goals while contributing to the university’s student-centered mission. A member of the 23-campus California State university system, San José State University (SJSU) is situated in the entrepreneurial heart of Silicon Valley. The College of Engineering comprises ten departments and independent programs which employ nearly 400 faculty and staff to support more than 7,000 local and international students. Committed to excellence and service, the expert staff of the College of Engineering frequently work with multiple external stakeholders and partners from across campus and other institutions.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, with Work Lead direction from the Engineering Building & Safety Lead or the Engineering Central Shops Department Lead, the Equipment Technician designs and maintains equipment within the college, focusing on assigned departments. The technician assists with faculty and student projects, trains students on safe practices, monitors safety in student work spaces, and applies corrective actions as needed. This position advances strategic initiatives and ensures day‑to‑day business functions are aligned with the core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade equipment and instrumentation in laboratories for the assigned departments, such as electromechanical, material property test, and machine shop equipment.
• Perform fault diagnostics and repair complex and custom research and teaching equipment.
• Design and fabricate parts for student and faculty projects.
• Support redesign of instructional spaces to meet department needs.
• Provide assistance with equipment maintenance and upgrades in other departments of the College of Engineering.
• Ensure safe operation of department labs, club spaces, and machine shops in the assigned departments.
• Train students in safe fabrication practices.
• Inventory supplies and materials for labs and shops in the assigned departments. Order parts, tools, and instruments.
• Participate as a member of the College’s technician team. Interface collaboratively and effectively with other College technicians; assist other departments with technical issues when needed.
• Program and maintain omnilocks for the college.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated skill in basic machine shop fabrication practices and tools such as mill, lathe, CNC, drill press, arc welder, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and others.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, install, replace, modify and maintain equipment and instrumentation down to the module level, including pumps, engines, sensors and gauges, ovens, material property testing equipment, wind tunnels, electromechanical devices, and machine shop equipment. Knowledge of data acquisition systems, instrumentation and controls, and welding ability is desirable.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people including department chairs, faculty, students, other college technicians, facilities and operations staff, and vendors.
• Ability to identify tasks, prioritize them, and work independently.
• Willingness and desire to learn new technical skills on the job and through relevant training, including emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to three years of progressively responsible journey‑level or skilled experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of scientific or technical equipment in the specialty area to which assigned, including one year involving design modifications and fabrication of complex and highly technical equipment. Equivalent experience or trade school training as outlined may be substituted per policy. A Federal Communications Commission license is required for some positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technology or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a technical environment.
• Experience with welding and/or supervision of students or junior employees.

Compensation

Classification: Equipment Technician III - Mechanical

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,157/month – $5,583/month (Step 1 – Step 5)

CSU Salary Range: $5,157/month – $7,513/month (Step 1 – Step 20)

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30‑35% of base salary.

Satisfactory completion of a background check is required for employment.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities.

Advertised: Jul 15 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Jul 29 2026