Prototype Equipment Technician — Food Science & Dairy

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is seeking an equipment specialist responsible for the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of specialized lab equipment for Food Science, Nutrition, Meat Processing and Dairy Products Processing.

The role involves supporting for-profit operations within the FSN and Animal Science departments, ensuring equipment reliability and safety across lab facilities. Experience in machining and electrical/mechanical repairs is essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of journey-level or skilled equipment maintenance/repair experience.
• Two years of semi-skilled experience in instructional support may substitute for one year.
• Trade school/technical training in equipment repair for Food Science, Dairy or Meat Processing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and fabricate high-technical equipment for food science labs.
• Provide technical support for FSN and Animal Science department operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Operate equipment safely

Repair and fabricate parts

Welding/Soldering/Brazing

Electrical circuits diagnostics

Mechanical fabrication

Equipment modification design

Education

Trade school/technical arts training

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Shaper

Welding equipment

Job description

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is seeking an equipment specialist responsible for the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of specialized lab equipment for Food Science, Nutrition, Meat Processing and Dairy Products Processing.

The role involves supporting for-profit operations within the FSN and Animal Science departments, ensuring equipment reliability and safety across lab facilities. Experience in machining and electrical/mechanical repairs is essential.