Departmental Teaching Lab Support

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As a top-10 engineering school, the at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century.

In the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, we design and build devices and systems that transform industries and improve lives around the world. With nearly 70 faculty members, 27 staff members, 1500 students and thousands of alumni worldwide, the Walker Department has a supportive communityaspired to solve the most pressing challenges of the 21st century through world class research, unsurpassed student education, and dedicated service to the community.

This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described.

Responsible for the operations of all the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering teaching laboratories each semester. Responsible for supporting multiple different departmental research laboratories by triaging the testing, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of equipment and related work as required.

• Work closely with the course instructors and teaching assistants supporting each teaching lab every fall and spring semesters, and summer sessions.
• Fabricate test setups and assist in the implementation of test procedures for each teaching lab. As necessary, coordinate with the machine shop on the production of these set-ups.
• Maintain an inventory of lab equipment and consumables required for each teaching lab.
• Work with graduate teaching assistants, students, and professors on teaching lab needs, including preparing lab equipment set-up and specimens and hands on assisting in the student Machine Shop.
• Trouble-shoot, repair, and maintain the teaching lab equipment to preserve specialized equipment.
• Supervise lab safety and cleanliness for each teaching lab in cooperation with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to oversee the use and safe disposal of hazardous materials for each lab.
• Purchase all materials necessary for each teaching lab.
• Assist in developing annual budget requests for equipment and supplies for each teaching lab.
• May work with undergraduate design courses and student organizations on project needs, including soldering, item creation, design, etc.

• Serves as contact for general departmental research laboratory repairs for those who have their research grants through the department.
• Triage the testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of specialized equipment relating to a departmental scientific or research activity.
• Responsible for supervising skilled and semi-skilled workers and personally participate in technical work of a highly specialized or non-standard nature.
• Maintain detailed gas cylinder inventory in accordance with university lab safety and operational protocols.
• Responsible for overseeing compliancy on gas cylinder. Including advising and guiding of gas cylinder transportation, storage, returns, monitoring, and safe handling.
• Serve on the ETC safety committee and the building emergency response team.
• Assist with surplus coordination.
• Assist with ETCBM email ticket system to submit service request for incident reports.

• Assist with ETCBM email ticket system to submit service request for incident reports related teaching labs and research technical support.

• Technical or Vocational School: Related field (Required).
• Familiar with proper laboratory safety and housekeeping practices.
• Willingness to work under challenging circumstances and time constraints, with the ability to prioritize tasks based on importance and availability.
• Communication skills, verbal and written, are a priority.
• Must display ability to successfully and satisfactorily complete assigned tasks.
• Should exhibit characteristics of an effective team member focused on a common goal, promotes the development of like qualities in others.
• Should possess initiative to take effective action, anticipate needs and perform in accordance with resources provided.
• Must be willing and able to expand the scope of responsibilities as dependent upon requirements of the business environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience with repair and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Hands-on experience with electronic product assembly, prototype work and handling sensitive material.
• Hands-on and fluent with lab equipment: acoustic meters, digital multimeter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, camera/display equipment, power supply, etc.

$55,000+ depending on qualifications

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Use of manual dexterity.

• Climbing of stairs.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Job requires sitting, standing, and bending on a daily basis.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.