Prototype Electro-Mechanical Technician – TSA IV

The University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Technician (TSA IV) to fabricate, prototype, test, and maintain electro-mechanical systems in support of Advanced Technology Laboratory research. You will interpret schematics, assemble cables, and assist engineers and scientists in prototype development and integration.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least four years of hands-on experience with electronic and mechanical equipment, plus skills with DMMs,

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Four years' experience in the skilled construction and maintenance of specialized electronic equipment using hand and machine tools.
• Experience using common electronic test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and continuity testers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook sufficient to create and maintain documentation, spreadsheets, inventory records, and reports.
• Proficient math skills including fractions, measurements, area and perimeter calculations, rounding, and basic arithmetic functions.
• Demonstrated ability to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• US Citizen.
• Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, prototype, and produce electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain specialized electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Interpret and apply electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, engineering documentation, and assembly instructions.
• Support prototype development, integration, testing, and production activities.
• Construct, terminate, encapsulate, and test acoustic arrays and cable assemblies.
• Perform routine data entry to support tracking and logistics.
• Maintain accurate quality assurance, testing, calibration, and assembly documentation.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, power supplies)

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Technician (TSA IV) to fabricate, prototype, test, and maintain electro-mechanical systems in support of Advanced Technology Laboratory research. You will interpret schematics, assemble cables, and assist engineers and scientists in prototype development and integration.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least four years of hands-on experience with electronic and mechanical equipment, plus skills with DMMs,