Department: Engineering

Location: Advanced Technology Training Center

Reports To: Dean, Manufacturing & Engineering

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req4626

Employment Type: Full-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Oversees the labs associated with the Engineering Technology program including set up, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Sets up and provides technical support for lab equipment
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and repairs equipment, i.e., loads software on computers, installs and removes device drivers, adds or deletes printers, performs hard disk management
• Maintains and calibrates mechanical and electronic test equipment
• Configures hardware and software
• Monitors and assists patrons by explaining and enforcing lab policies and procedures to ensure proper utilization of lab equipment
• Assists instructors during lab sessions and with the design and testing of new lab experiments (Mostly mechanical assistance)
• Orders, receives, stores supplies and ensures proper maintenance of lab equipment
• Provides functional supervision to assigned part-time staff and student employees
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Associate’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Minimum of three years of engineering industry experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• General working knowledge of DC & AC Theory, Analog and Digital Electronics, Micro-computer fundamentals, Mechanical Drives, Machining, CNC Equipment, Hand tools and Machine repair
• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess basic proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
• Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Ability to effectively accept direction from multiple sources and exercise sound judgment and discretion in the performance of regular work
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with students, faculty and individuals at all levels within the College
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Collaboration
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Time Utilization

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of electrical schematic, use of electronic instrumentation, oscilloscopes, and function generators

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional environment
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers. However, there will be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of items such as lab equipment, paper, files, pamphlets, books, instruments, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite
• Schedule may vary to include evenings and weekends. Specific schedule to be determined by manager

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.