Senior Scientific Instrument Maker — CAD/Shop

TAMU Press; College Station (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas is seeking a Scientific Instrument Maker III to design, build, modify, and maintain precision research instruments. You will work with researchers to turn concepts into functional equipment, selecting materials, assembling components, and testing performance.

The ideal candidate has extensive machine shop experience, is proficient with SolidWorks and Mastercam, and can train or supervise technicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus experience.
• Eight years of experience in design, construction, modification and repair of precision instruments.
• Strong skills in SolidWorks and Mastercam.
• Extensive machine shop experience with appropriate tooling.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess user requirements to determine instrument specifications.
• Design blueprints, schematics, and prototypes using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with scientists to align designs with project objectives.
• Construct, assemble, and test instruments for quality and reliability.
• Modify and upgrade instruments to improve performance.
• Diagnose, repair, and calibrate instruments for accuracy.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections to extend lifespan.
• Instruct and train technicians and researchers in instrument construction.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Machine shop experience

Training supervision

Instrument calibration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscope

Digital voltmeters

Vacuum gauges

Machining equipment

Job description

Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas is seeking a Scientific Instrument Maker III to design, build, modify, and maintain precision research instruments. You will work with researchers to turn concepts into functional equipment, selecting materials, assembling components, and testing performance.

The ideal candidate has extensive machine shop experience, is proficient with SolidWorks and Mastercam, and can train or supervise technicians.