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Texas A&M University · 1 day ago

Engineering Laboratory Technician I-III

Texarkana, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$50K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

Texas A&M University - Texarkana is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician to support the James C. Morriss Division of Engineering. The technician will prepare, operate, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment for Civil and Mechanical Engineering, while assisting faculty and students with experiments and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepares, calibrates, and operates laboratory equipment used in mechanical and civil engineering (e.g., tensile testers, compression machines, mixers, sieves, curing tanks, triaxial shear equipment, wind tunnels, CNC, lathe, heat transfer rigs)

Conducts testing of materials such as metals, polymers, soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete per ASTM and other engineering standards

Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on laboratory equipment across both disciplines

Ensures laboratory spaces, instrumentation, and equipment are safe, operational, and in compliance with TAMUS safety requirements

Fabricates, machines, and assembles parts, fixtures, and components to support instructional labs, senior design, and faculty research

Works from engineering drawings, CAD models, or verbal instructions to manufacture components to precise tolerances

Provides machining and fabrication support for experimental setups in mechanical and civil labs

Cleans and organizes laboratory spaces to ensure a safe and effective teaching and research environment

Maintains all machine shop equipment in safe working conditions

Orders and tracks consumables, parts, and materials for lab and shop use

Assists faculty and students in setting up, running, and documenting lab experiments

Maintains records of testing, calibrations, and safety inspections

Supports accreditation requirements (ABET, ASTM standards, TxDOT compliance) by ensuring proper documentation and lab readiness

Other duties as assigned to support program and departmental needs

Qualification

CNC machine operationMachining skillsLaboratory equipment maintenanceMechanical engineering knowledgeCivil engineering knowledgeMultitaskingAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

Two years of related experience for Technician I

Three years of related experience for Technician II

Bachelor's degree or equivalent for Technician III

Knowledge of laboratory equipment, scientific apparatus, and computer equipment

Ensure attention to detail

Able to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to safely and effectively operate lathes, band saws, milling machines, and CNC machines

Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and safe operation of machine shop equipment

Ability to lift and move heavy objects, including concrete cylinders, aggregates, metal stock, and mechanical test specimens (up to 50 lbs.)

May be required to work in hot, cold, and extreme weather conditions

Preferred

Associate's degree and/or coursework in Mechanical or Civil Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field

CNC machine experience or successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship program in this specific craft

Five (5) or more years of experience in a machine shop setting

Benefits

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Medical, 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

5% waiver of tuition and fees for employees/spouses/children

Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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