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Laboratory Manager/Machinist
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201311132383 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | - |
Position Information
Under the direction of the Department Chair, the Instructional Lab Manager/Lab Safety Officer/Assistant Mechanician will oversee the Mechanical Engineering Department's instructional labs and assist with duties pertaining to the machine shop operation. The duties include: (1) supervising the operation of the instructional labs including, but not limited to, maintaining the facilities and experimental equipment; (2) repairing laboratory equipment; (3) developing new laboratory experiments and classroom demonstrations; (4) designing and purchasing laboratory apparatus; (5) assisting instructors, including faculty and teaching assistants, in the use of the instructional laboratories for teaching; (6) assisting instructors in providing classroom demonstrations; (7) assisting students in the use of the labs for learning; and (8) serving as an engineering consultant to the faculty and students in the design, fabrication, and of operation of instructional laboratory equipment; (9) ensuring lab and machine shop safety and serving as the department's lab safety officer (LSO); (10) train machine shop users including students, postdocs and faculty in the safe use of machining equipment; (11) provide engineering services and consulting support to students, postdocs and faculty in the design, fabrication and testing of scientific research apparatus, instrumentation systems and processes; (12) provide engineering services, included but not limited to the design, fabrication and testing of scientific or engineering instrumentation systems and processes contracted by non-engineering students or faculty and/or by external customers; and (13) assist in the supervision of a full service machine shop, a facility which is critically important to the Department of Mechanical Engineering in particular and the Bourns College of Engineering in general. As part of the selection process the candidates may be asked to participate in a pre-employment skills assessment.
Minimum Requirements
Graduation from college with major work in mechanical engineering and three years of engineering experience, including one year of responsible design work; or an equivalent combination of additional education and experience.
Knowledge of the mechanical engineering principles underlying undergraduate mechanical engineering laboratory experiments including solid mechanics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, rigid body mechanics, and thermodynamics.
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the safe operation of laboratory facilities and equipment.
The ability to provide effective instruction and training in the safe and effective use of laboratory and machine shop equipment.
Knowledge of the techniques and procedures for the safe handling of chemicals and materials.
The ability to operate, troubleshoot, repair and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation including, but not limited to, sensors, signal generators, oscilloscopes, actuators, and precision measuring instruments.
The ability to design laboratory experiments and classroom demonstrations to meet specific educational objectives.
The ability to select off-the-shelf equipment and apparatus required for laboratory experiments and classroom demonstrations.
The ability to design custom experimental equipment and apparatus required for laboratory experiments and classroom demonstrations.
Operating knowledge of materials used to construct scientific laboratory apparatus, instruments, devices, and processes.
Possess judgment, ingenuity, and problem-solving skills necessary to complete a variety of open-ended tasks related to the development of experimental exercises and apparatus, both independently and with guidance from a supervisor.
Knowledge in the use of machining equipment including, but not limited to, drill presses, band saws, mills, lathes, and surface grinders. The ability to use precision measuring instruments.
The ability to transform designs and concepts expressed through oral instructions, written instructions, sketches, and/or blueprints into completed projects.
Demonstrated ability to act as an engineering design consultant with knowledge of material selection, tolerance selection, design for manufacturability/ assemblability, etc. The ability to provide advice on the design of complex engineered devices including establishing design requirements.
The ability to operate computer systems (including data acquisition systems) and software (including LabView) used to control and operate laboratory equipment.
Proficiency in the use of computer-aided design software such as SolidWorks.
Proficiency in the use of office software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience with maintaining records in an accurate and organized manner.
Good oral and written communication skills. Skill and experience in writing and editing technical documents using correct grammar and punctuation in a concise and logical style.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
Knowledge of the mechanical engineering principles underlying undergraduate mechanical engineering laboratory experiments including solid mechanics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, rigid body mechanics, and thermodynamics.
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the safe operation of laboratory facilities and equipment.
The ability to provide effective instruction and training in the safe and effective use of laboratory and machine shop equipment.
Knowledge of the techniques and procedures for the safe handling of chemicals and materials.
The ability to operate, troubleshoot, repair and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation including, but not limited to, sensors, signal generators, oscilloscopes, actuators, and precision measuring instruments.
The ability to design laboratory experiments and classroom demonstrations to meet specific educational objectives.
The ability to select off-the-shelf equipment and apparatus required for laboratory experiments and classroom demonstrations.
The ability to design custom experimental equipment and apparatus required for laboratory experiments and classroom demonstrations.
Operating knowledge of materials used to construct scientific laboratory apparatus, instruments, devices, and processes.
Possess judgment, ingenuity, and problem-solving skills necessary to complete a variety of open-ended tasks related to the development of experimental exercises and apparatus, both independently and with guidance from a supervisor.
Knowledge in the use of machining equipment including, but not limited to, drill presses, band saws, mills, lathes, and surface grinders. The ability to use precision measuring instruments.
The ability to transform designs and concepts expressed through oral instructions, written instructions, sketches, and/or blueprints into completed projects.
Demonstrated ability to act as an engineering design consultant with knowledge of material selection, tolerance selection, design for manufacturability/ assemblability, etc. The ability to provide advice on the design of complex engineered devices including establishing design requirements.
The ability to operate computer systems (including data acquisition systems) and software (including LabView) used to control and operate laboratory equipment.
Proficiency in the use of computer-aided design software such as SolidWorks.
Proficiency in the use of office software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience with maintaining records in an accurate and organized manner.
Good oral and written communication skills. Skill and experience in writing and editing technical documents using correct grammar and punctuation in a concise and logical style.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working and/or managing a research and/or instructional laboratory in a higher educational setting.
Experience working and/or managing a machine shop.
Experience at maintaining inventories of stocks and materials necessary to enable effective operation of an instructional laboratory.
Experience at preparing budget estimates and maintaining operating budgets.
Ability to design, construct, and troubleshoot basic circuits such as instrumentation amplifiers for strain gages, pressure transducers, etc.
Skill and ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems such as vacuum pumps.
Skill and experience in the use of machining equipment such as lathes, mills, band saws, drill presses, etc.
Skill and experience in fabricating laboratory equipment.
Experience at maintaining inventories of stocks and materials necessary to enable effective operation of a machine shop.
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machine shop equipment; weld using TIG, oxygen-acetylene, and arc welding equipment.
Ability to fabricate sheet metal parts using brakes, shears, etc.
Experience working and/or managing a machine shop.
Experience at maintaining inventories of stocks and materials necessary to enable effective operation of an instructional laboratory.
Experience at preparing budget estimates and maintaining operating budgets.
Ability to design, construct, and troubleshoot basic circuits such as instrumentation amplifiers for strain gages, pressure transducers, etc.
Skill and ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems such as vacuum pumps.
Skill and experience in the use of machining equipment such as lathes, mills, band saws, drill presses, etc.
Skill and experience in fabricating laboratory equipment.
Experience at maintaining inventories of stocks and materials necessary to enable effective operation of a machine shop.
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machine shop equipment; weld using TIG, oxygen-acetylene, and arc welding equipment.
Ability to fabricate sheet metal parts using brakes, shears, etc.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #8 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2012-13). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 46th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2012-13) and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview