Job Details

Senior Engineering Lab Technician

Position Number: 6516010
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Senior Engineering Lab Technician

Job ID: 289594
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Provides advanced hands-on technical services and practical application guidance to students and faculty in an engineering research and instructional setting. Supports the instructional and research mission of the college by maintaining the mechanical, electrical, and material aspects of the laboratories and specialized equipment in various engineering laboratories such as Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Robotics.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintains and repairs engineering lab equipment, including higher level research equipment, and maintains associated records
2. Prepares engineering lab equipment for engineering lab courses and purchases parts and/or components for machines and/or specimens
3. Prepares and oversees the correct operation of research lab equipment
4. Trains faculty and graduate students in proper usage and maintenance of equipment
5. Assists students and faculty with advanced fabrication of components, lab projects, student projects, test specimens and research parts
6. Maintains inventory and contributes to best safety practices ensuring students receive proper training and follow safe practices in accordance with appropriate standards
7. Completes periodic training courses and maintains knowledge and skill with changing technology for fabrication, maintenance, and assembly
8. Provides guidance regarding safe equipment operation and implementation of laboratory procedures. Prepare training documentation for end users
9. Provides support to the college with maintenance by fabricating and repairing university equipment, including advanced research equipment
10. Provides advanced support to the college by performing college related tasks (i.e., equipment set up, material handling and distribution) for multiple departments
11. Procures equipment or components and materials needed for fabrication, assembly, and/or repair of laboratory systems
12. Manages and ensures appropriate inventory levels of spare parts, supplies, and/or equipment needed
13. Ensures the use of set guidelines and practices for general laboratory organization and cleanliness
14. Assists in the oversight of assigned technicians and/or student assistants responsible for the execution of projects related to lab organization, operations systematic inspection, detection, and correction of incipient failures of mechanical and electrical equipment, including advanced research equipment
15. Serve as a resource for engineering lab technicians and trains in relevant and needed areas

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Associate's, technical, vocational, or related degree and/or certificate from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Three (3) years directly relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certificate in an engineering technology field
SolidWorks CSWA Certification
Safety Certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience working with customers and/or in higher education
Previous related industrial experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Extensive knowledge of appropriate safety standards
Extensive knowledge of basic programming and equipment, related to the assigned area
Extensive knowledge of engineering materials and proper specifications for components, related to their assigned area

SKILLS
Demonstrated consistency using excellent interpersonal skills, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and strong presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the department (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, CAD/CAM software)
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education
DMV
9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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