Manufacturing Engineer (20 hours per week)

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center at the University System of New Hampshire provides hands-on learning opportunities in advanced manufacturing through a cross-curricular approach that connects classroom theory with factory-style operations.

The Mechanical Engineer supports academic, research, and industry activities by ensuring safe operation of equipment, performing preventive/corrective maintenance, and coordinating with vendors and UNH Environmental Health & Safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems and equipment (pumps, motors, hydraulics).
• Experience with mechanical design, fabrication, construction, carpentry, and/or machine shop practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance of equipment, machinery, tools, and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and control-system issues on equipment such as CNC machines, robotic systems, additive manufacturing equipment, and metrology equipment.
• Maintain equipment in safe, operational condition and identify maintenance, reliability, or safety concerns.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Equipment repair

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Diagnostics tools

Programming basics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Robotic systems

Metrology equipment

Diagnostic equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center provides hands-on, interdisciplinary learning opportunities in advanced manufacturing technologies and engineering concepts through a cross-curricular approach that connects classroom learning with a factory environment and industry collaboration.

The Mechanical Engineer supports the Center's academic, research, and industry activities by ensuring the safe, reliable, and effective operation of its manufacturing equipment, machinery, tools, facilities, and associated systems. The position is primarily responsible for maintaining operational readiness through preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, equipment documentation, safety support, and user training, including coordination with vendors and UNH Environmental Health & Safety. The position also provides operational support to companies co-located within the Center, including assistance with deliveries, material and equipment movement, and facility logistics.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance, Operations & Safety - 50% (10 hours/week)

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance of equipment, machinery, tools, and associated systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and control-system issues on equipment such as CNC machines, robotic systems, additive manufacturing equipment, and metrology equipment.
• Maintain equipment in safe, operational condition and identify maintenance, reliability, or safety concerns.
• Diagnose equipment issues reported by students, faculty, staff, and other authorized users, determining appropriate troubleshooting or repair.
• Coordinate repairs and service with vendors, contractors, faculty, and staff.
• Maintain equipment maintenance schedules, service records, inventories, and documentation.
• Develop and update equipment SOPs.
• Support equipment installation, modification, relocation, and commissioning/decommissioning.

Safety & Equipment Training - 20% (4 hours/week)

• Provide training to faculty, staff, students, and other authorized users on safe equipment operation.
• Coordinate equipment-specific training and authorization.
• Work with UNH Environmental Health & Safety on inspections, safety requirements, corrective actions, and applicable training.
• Support safe practices involving machinery, lifting equipment, machine tools, PPE, and other manufacturing hazards.
• Maintain appropriate safety and training documentation.

CEPS/TSC Technical Support - 10% (2 hours/week)

• Provide equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication, and technical support to other CEPS laboratories and programs as needed.
• Assist with technical projects, demonstrations, and outreach activities.

Research & Project Support - 10% (2 hours/week)

• Provide technical consultation on equipment design, fabrication, modification, and repair for teaching and research projects.
• Support undergraduate and graduate projects involving manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Provide technical assistance to faculty and industry partners as time permits.

Co-located Company Support - 10% (2 hours/week)

• Assist co-located companies with use of Center equipment, machinery, tools, and shared manufacturing resources.
• Coordinate and support deliveries, shipments, material handling, equipment moves, and other facility logistics.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for routine equipment and facility needs associated with companies operating within the Center.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related scientific/technical field.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems and equipment, including pumps, motors, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with mechanical design, fabrication, construction, carpentry, and/or machine shop practices.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of electrical/electronic systems, including reading schematics and using diagnostic equipment; basic programming skills and ability to learn equipment control and data acquisition software.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, co-located companies, vendors, contractors, and external partners.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position, including the use of required PPE and work requiring manual dexterity and physical strength.

Compensation Pay Range

Hourly rate of up $30/hr, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full‑time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location: Durham

Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00