Mechanical Equipment Technician - Labs and Fabrication

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 57,552 - 83,845; Full time

Job summary

San Jose State University is seeking an Equipment Technician III - Mechanical in the College of Engineering. The role maintains lab equipment, troubleshoots advanced systems, and fabricates parts for student and faculty projects. You will supervise student assistants and promote safe practices across workshops.

The position advances departmental goals with a focus on safety, training, and collaboration within a diverse technical team in Silicon Valley.

Qualifications

• Three years of journey-level or skilled experience maintaining scientific/technical equipment.
• Some positions require a FCC license; related experience may substitute for formal criteria.
• Ability to design, fabricate parts and supervise student assistants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade laboratory equipment and instrumentation in assigned departments.
• Diagnose faults and repair complex research and teaching equipment.
• Design and fabricate parts for student and faculty projects.
• Train students in safe fabrication practices.
• Ensure safe operation of labs, shops and spaces; supervise student assistants.

Skills

Machine shop

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in technology

Apprenticeship/technical training

Tools

CAD/CAM

3D printing

Welding

Job description

San Jose State University is seeking an Equipment Technician III - Mechanical in the College of Engineering. The role maintains lab equipment, troubleshoots advanced systems, and fabricates parts for student and faculty projects. You will supervise student assistants and promote safe practices across workshops.

The position advances departmental goals with a focus on safety, training, and collaboration within a diverse technical team in Silicon Valley.