RESEARCH ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II - Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering 00078302
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO
Full-time
Engineering
Posted on April 12, 2024
Hiring Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
Salary
$21.95 - $29.41 Hourly
Job Description
A new position is available as a Research Engineering Technician II, and this position contributes to the effectiveness of the research and teaching laboratories of the Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering (CArEE) through direct operation, maintenance, use, and care of research equipment, instruments, tools, and machinery, or in assistance to or training others in the same.
Responsibilities include interacting and collaborating with faculty, students, and external parties to support research, experimentation, and instruction; and devising or recommending technical solutions and enforcing safety and operating protocols, rules, and guidelines.
The successful candidate will oversee scheduling and supervision of multiple research assistants in laboratory operations and equipment use, as well as assist in setting up teaching laboratory activities and overseeing some aspects of student activities. Advanced training will be offered for the successful candidate to advance their abilities and the collective capabilities of the research team in the CArEE Department.
Specific duties and responsibilities are listed below (or available upon request if not attached). The position offers opportunities for advanced training and education.
For greater details on the position and how to apply, go to:https://hr.mst.edu/careers/
- Performs highly skilled work to plan, design, fabricate, maintain and repair advanced equipment and instrumentation with very close tolerances and precision as required for teaching and/or research purposes
- Receives work requests from faculty and staff, solicits input concerning general requirements and executes final technical design for lab and field projects
- Understands how their and related teams' efforts impact broader functional objectives
- Provides guidance to and finalizes detailed drawings and/or schematics of systems
- Possesses the skill set to undertake physical demanding laboratory activities including, but not limited to, concrete placement and finishing, steel welding, experimental test fabrication, set-up, and testing in the laboratory and under field conditions (training will be provided in areas of lacking expertise)
- Proposes improvements to processes and methods as needed
- Gathers and analyzes data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent
- Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams
- Exchanges advanced technical information and ideas effectively for physical experiments including data acquisition systems (DAS) and instrumentation
- Positive oral and written communication skills with colleagues and team members. Uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with own and other teams
- Develops working relationships with various internal parties and may work with external parties, as needed
- Assist in equipment calibration and DAS development
- Highly desirable if the successful candidate has some level of forklift-bobcat operational experience, a commercial driving license or the ability to learn these skills once employed
- Advises faculty and staff of available equipment and possible alternative designs that might meet their project needs
- Install new equipment and work with various manufacturers to provide proper site preparation for new instruments and equipment
- Train and supervise technical staff and lab users on the use of testing systems and data acquisition. Maintain the reservations for testing equipment and work requests
- Conduct and assist students and faculty with research and experiments in all disciplines of the CArEE Department
- Design, run and maintain complex testing systems and the hydraulic systems
- Maintain and calibrate equipment and instruments for proper operation and accurate data, which support the structures, materials, geotechnical, hydraulics, and environmental labs
- Works autonomously but within established procedures and practices to solve standard problems
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Other Information
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.
Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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