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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · 1 month ago

Lab Support IST II - College of Engineering

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $79K/yr

3+ years exp

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a nationally-ranked public university known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. The Lab Support IST II position provides comprehensive support services for the Mechanical Engineering Department, ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and materials necessary for instructional needs.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive support services for the Mechanical Engineering Department

Utilize excellent depth of knowledge of the Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department, related disciplines and programs, and understanding of laboratory techniques and methods to determine suitability of materials for related instructional needs

Operate and perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment

Procure materials and equipment to support the curricular and scholarly activities of department faculty and students

Inform and educate students and faculty on CSU and campus policies and procedures including those pertaining to safety

Promote a culture of safety and collaboration

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering knowledgeLaboratory equipment maintenanceElectronic measuring equipmentCalibrationAdjustmentSafety proceduresInstructional support experienceCollaboration skills

Required

Knowledge of the principles of performing support services; knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques related to Mechanical Engineering and/or closely related disciplines and curriculum

Familiarity with basic laboratory electronic measuring equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, thermocouple readers, load/pressure sensors and associated data acquisition electronics

Ability to calibrate, adjust, operate, and maintain the equipment used for lab instruction

Ability to read wiring schematics and to debug electronic circuits and make repairs using standard techniques such as soldering

Knowledge of, or ability to quickly obtain, the materials and supplies necessary for the Mechanical Engineering curriculum and programs and their uses and applications

Three years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline or in producing materials or supplies related to the discipline. (Two years of college with 16 semester units in courses in the related specialty area discipline may be substituted for one year of required experience OR four years of college with 16 semester units in courses in the related specialist area discipline may be substituted for two years of required experience.)

Driver's License or ability to obtain one by date of hire