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Job Opportunity: Shop/Laboratory Technician, Engineering Technology:Austin Peay State University

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Shop/Laboratory Technician, Engineering Technology

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after Information technology has been submitted.

 

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number: 20121626Staff
Working Title: Shop/Laboratory Technician, Engineering Technology
Pay Rate: income is competitive and commensurate with education and practice.
Employment Job Category: Clerical/Support
Regular/Temporary: Regular
If temporary, list duration:
Type of Appointment: Fiscal
Contract Period: 12 month

Position Summary Information

Position Summary: The primary assignment of the Laboratory Technician is to support the Department of Engineering Technology's AAS and BS degree program offerings at the Fort Campbell and Clarksville locations. This includes maintaining facilities, equipment, and inventory for the Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, and Mechatronics concentration areas. The Laboratory Technician will be directed by the Chair of Engineering Technology, for tasks in the various laboratory areas. The Chair will coordinate with the faculty / concentration coordinators as applicable, for the job tasks to be performed.

Primary tasks and Job responsibilities:
   » Work with faculty to select, order and integrate new equipment into instruction. Work with faculty to select, order, track and maintain inventory of electronics components and supplies. Repair or arrange for repair of equipment in the labs for the AAS / BS in Engineering Technology concentrations, as needed.
   » Set up labs for electrical, manufacturing, mechatronics, and mechanical (as applicable) classes in support of the faculty; assist students in laboratories with selection of components and equipment; give other aid as needed.
   » Install and support software required for instruction in the department courses including AUTOCAD, CREO, Multisim and other software. Coordinate and arrange for assistance from the Office of Information Technology when needed.
   » Support and maintain equipment for the four concentration area laboratories in the two locations.
   » Perform general lab upkeep; assist with annual equipment inventory checks; arrange for assistance from the physical plant staff when needed.
   » Work with the Department Chair in the recruitment and coordination of student workers with regards to the effective management of the everyday operations of the labs in the two locations.
   » Coordinate with student workers and manage the scheduling of personnel for the simulcast course offerings between the Clarksville and Fort Campbell locations, that includes the evenings (4:45 - 10 pm)
   » Assist with department activities and recruiting events on the Clarksville and Fort Campbell locations; transport, set up and bring back equipment taken temporarily to the two locations for classes and recruiting events.
   » Assist with other departments labs and perform other tasks as assigned by the department chair.
expertise, expertise, and Abilities:
   » General expertise of university purchase and inventory control policies and procedures.
   » General expertise of electronics components and test equipment; manufacturing and mechatronics related lab equipment; capability to understand and follow instructions for loading software and managing site licenses.
   » capability to set up electronics equipment; prepare materials and equipment for the Robot classes.
   » capability to act on verbal instructions to prepare labs for classes, order supplies, etc.
   » capability to make accurate mathematical computations as related to inventory and repair techniques.
   » capability to inspect facilities.
   » capability to execute everyday check of equipment and make minor repairs on equipment.
   » capability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
   » capability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
   » capability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
   » capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Physical Requirements:
   » Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Required Minimum Appropriate qualifications:
   » A minimum of an Associates degree in Engineering Technology or related field.
   » capability to install software and manage site licenses for engineering software packages.
   » General expertise of electronics components and test equipment, Robotic and Automation equipment.
   » Basic mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing lab expertise.
   » A background check will be required of the prosperous applicant.
   » An official transcript (if applicable) and names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required of the prosperous applicant.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date: 11/01/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to candidates: An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after Information technology has been submitted.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* A minimum of an Associates degree in Engineering Technology or related field?
   » yes
   » no

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
   » Resume Optional Documents
   » Cover Letter
   » Letter of Recommendation 1
   » Letter of Recommendation 2
   » Letter of Recommendation 3

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Job Category: Other [ View All Other Jobs ]
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Employment type:
Salary: Unspecified
Degree: Unspecified
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Clarksville, Tennessee
Address: Clarksville
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 11/01/2024 / Viewed 21 times
Contact Information
Company: Austin Peay State University


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