Mechanical Equipment Technician — Lab Systems & Fabrication

The California State University; California (MO); On-site; USD 57,552 - 83,845; Full time

Job summary

San José State University’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering seeks an Equipment Technician (Mechanical) to design, maintain and upgrade lab equipment across departments, supporting faculty and students in safe, productive spaces.

Reporting to the Associate Dean with shop leads, you will train students on safe practices, diagnose faults, fabricate parts, and help redesign instructional spaces to meet needs.

Qualifications

• Three years of journey-level experience maintaining scientific or technical equipment.
• Experience with design modifications and fabrication of complex equipment.
• FCC license required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade lab equipment and instrumentation across departments.
• Diagnose faults and repair complex teaching equipment.
• Design and fabricate parts for student and faculty projects.
• Support redesign of instructional spaces to fit department needs.
• Ensure safe operation of labs, spaces, and machine shops.
• Train students in safe fabrication practices.

Skills

Machine shop fabrication

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Learning on the job

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Welding ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM

Welding

3D Printing

Machine shop tools

Job description

San José State University’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering seeks an Equipment Technician (Mechanical) to design, maintain and upgrade lab equipment across departments, supporting faculty and students in safe, productive spaces.

Reporting to the Associate Dean with shop leads, you will train students on safe practices, diagnose faults, fabricate parts, and help redesign instructional spaces to meet needs.