Technician I-III

Job Title

Technician I-III

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Zachry Design Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Why work for Texas A&M Engineering?

Who We Are

Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Fischer Engineering Design Center invites applicants for a full-time Laboratory Technician who, under general supervision, performs a variety of clearly-defined technical functions that support academic projects, academic teaching, and research operations in Zachry Labs.

This is a high-demanding position that requires multitasking and continuous interaction with students. The ideal candidate would be proficient in welding or manual mill/lathe machining. The ideal candidate would also be experienced in teaching users of varying skill levels how to weld or use manual machine tools. . Other areas of focus may include: Machining and Fabrication, CNC mills & lathes, water jet, wire EDM, welding, and other basic Machining/Fabrication shop equipment. The technician will work as part of a team.

We are actively recruiting for a level I, II, or III Technician.

Minimum qualifications for a Technician I:

• High School Diploma with 2 years of related experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
  
  

Minimum qualifications for a Technician II:

• High School Diploma with 3 years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Minimum qualifications for a Technician III:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience. (High School Diploma with 4 years of related experience or Associates Degree with 2 years of related experience)
  
  

The well-qualified Technician candidate would possess a basic level the following:

• Experience in machining and fabrication.
• Experience in CAD, CAM (preferably Solidworks, Mastercam)
• Experience evaluating and implementing lab safety requirements.
• Experience working with diverse groups of customers.
• Experience working in STEM environment.
• Experience instructing and training lab users.
• Experience reading/interpreting manufacturing prints.
• Experience operating precision measurement and machine cutting tools
• Experience in setup, organization, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery.
• Experience constructing, assembling, operating and modifying equipment and machinery.
• Experience in daily interaction with faculty, students and staff in a diverse learning environment.
• Experience in assisting and facilitating lab users on academic or research projects.
• Experience in performing data entry and associated computer activities
• Experience in assisting with planning and supervising of technical operations, including supervision of student workers.
• Experience in maintaining facility and common areas.
• Experience in maintaining reference materials, SDS, calibration, safety data forms, shop/lab safety.
• Experience with HAAS & Okuma CNC controls.
• Experience programing and setting up CNC Mill & Lathes.
• Experience programing and setting up CNC Mill & Lathes, including 4th and 5th axis CNC machines.
• Experience sourcing of shop supplies and equipment for purchasing.
• Experience consulting with students and faculty on manufacturing projects.
• Experience operating a welding shop, including training student users.
• May be required to work evenings, and some weekends as needed.
  
  

Work Location:

• Main Campus – College Station, TX.
  
  

Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance: https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.
  
  

Helpful Applicant Information

Required Materials for Application:

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor.
• Letter of interest
  
  

Compensation Philosophy:

• Recruit and retain a high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development.
• Recognize and reward exceptional performance based on individual and team contributions to the growth and success of Texas A&M Engineering.
• Offer total rewards through flexible benefits, professional development, and work-life balance. Maintain an equitable and transparent process for compensation decisions.
• Support, reinforce, and align compensation decisions with budgetary and financial strategies to ensure growth and sustainability.
  
  

Employment Eligibility Verification

• If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date.
  
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.