Teaching Laboratory Engineer

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah seeks Electro-Mechanical Engineers to design and develop machines, tools, equipment, and systems with mechanical and electrical parts. You will test prototypes, troubleshoot circuitry, and contribute to innovative lab projects.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and may include advanced degrees or certifications. Work is on site in Salt Lake City with schedule determined with academic lab calendars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certification optional.
• Knowledge of 3-D printing processes.
• Experience with standard testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical machines, tools, equipment, and systems.
• Test prototypes and troubleshoot components and circuitry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Ensure alignment with academic lab scheduling and staffing needs.

Skills

3-D printing

Testing equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

On site. Monday – Friday during laboratory hours 7am – 4pm OR by special schedule agreement. Schedule to be determined with the final candidate in congruence with academic lab schedules and staffing needs.

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Department 00065 - Elect & Computer Engineering

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range 50000 - 65000

Close Date

Close Date 11/13/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 09/04/2026

Electro-Mechanical Engineers

Design and develop machines, tools, equipment, and systems with mechanical and electrical parts. Conduct product testing and create models and prototypes. Troubleshoot components and circuitry to suggest and implement solutions. Requires a bachelor’s degree and may have an advanced degree, certification, or additional professional training.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.
Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

• Electro-Mechanical Engineer, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
• Electro-Mechanical Engineer, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
• Electro-Mechanical Engineer, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Knowledge of and experience with 3-D printing.
Working knowledge of standard testing equipment.
Requires a bachelor’s degree and may have an advanced degree, certification, or additional professional training.
Requires specialized skill set.

Type

Special Instructions Summary

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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