What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist/Lab Technician position at Northeastern University?
About The Opportunity
Job Summary:
This Lab Technician role serves the students, faculty, and staff in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) department. A portion of time is solely dedicated to the Additive Manufacturing Lab serving the MIE Capstone program, this student group has approximately 195 students in total per Fall and Spring semesters. MIE students in Capstone are tasked with developing a concept idea into a working prototype within a six-month class experience.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
The major tasks for the Lab Technician are as follows:
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type
108H
Expected Hiring Range
$28.01 - $39.56
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Job Summary:
This Lab Technician role serves the students, faculty, and staff in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) department. A portion of time is solely dedicated to the Additive Manufacturing Lab serving the MIE Capstone program, this student group has approximately 195 students in total per Fall and Spring semesters. MIE students in Capstone are tasked with developing a concept idea into a working prototype within a six-month class experience.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
The major tasks for the Lab Technician are as follows:
- to maintain the operation of the MIE Additive Manufacturing (3D) printing lab,
- assist students with 3D printing design,
- managements and upkeep of Capstone studio,
- Partnering with other MIE lab technicians to maintain all MIE teaching labs. The MIE department has five teaching labs serving >700 students per semester.
- assisting with and decommissioning of teaching/research labs,
- oversight and maintenance of teaching lab spaces; and
- working with faculty and technical staff to prepare for lab courses and training of teaching assistants
- Associate degree in an engineering field or equivalent job experience.
- Must have experience with SLA and FDF/FFF 3D printers.
- Excellent social skills for interacting with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and research.
- Safety experience in a lab or machine shop is a plus.
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type
108H
Expected Hiring Range
$28.01 - $39.56
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Salary : $28 - $40