Technician, Structures and Materials
Core
Provides support for the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department's Structures & Materials laboratories, focusing on equipment maintenance, test specimen construction, and lab instruction.
Role type
Laboratory Technician (Structures & Materials)
Builds
Research and teaching equipment, test specimens, and lab infrastructure
Domain
Civil Engineering / Materials Testing
Required skills
mechanical aptitude, equipment troubleshooting, fabrication, welding, hydraulic/pneumatic systems operation, safety compliance, inventory management, lab instruction
Preferred skills
machine shop experience, destructive structural testing knowledge, data collection systems, lab course development, First Aid certification
Technologies
servo-hydraulic systems, data acquisition systems, hand/power tools
Responsibilities
Fabricate, modify, calibrate, and repair research and testing equipment; Provide laboratory instruction and guide capstone projects; Manage lab safety, including hazard analysis and PPE enforcement; Assist in the design and assembly of custom jigs and fixtures; Maintain equipment and chemical inventories.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC