Columbia University · 16 hours ago
Senior Fabrication Engineer, Carleton Laboratory (Staff Associate II)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $85K/yr
4+ years expColumbia University is seeking a Senior Fabrication Engineer to join the Robert A. W. Carleton Strength of Materials Laboratory. The role involves overseeing the machine shop, fabricating unique testing components, training users, and ensuring safety compliance while providing engineering support for research and teaching projects.
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Responsibilities
Fabrication of all manner of unique testing components and setups including test specimens, fixtures, and data acquisition, with an emphasis on mechanical testing experiments
In concert with other laboratory staff, provide engineering expertise to researchers in all phases of experimental design and testing
Problem solve directly with researchers and PIs to further research objectives
Provide consultations for advanced fabrication techniques and CAM programming
Plan and implement new services and capabilities for machine shop/lab users based on demonstrated need
Seize opportunities for learning new skills to support research
Instruct and train laboratory users on machine shop tools and laboratory testing equipment
Support undergraduate and graduate teaching, capstone projects, and student clubs (e.g., AISC Steel Bridge team) with an emphasis on fabrication and technical execution
Mentor, train, and supervise undergraduate, M.S. and Ph.D. students performing work in machine shop and laboratory in concert with the other Laboratory Staff
Oversee Machine Shop space and proactively maintain and support machine shop and laboratory equipment. Maintain machine tools in safe operating order and ensure machine shop cleanliness
Work collaboratively with other lab staff to support lab operations
Ensure regulatory and safety compliance pursuant to OSHA, EH&S, EPA, FDNY, etc. and act as lead Machine Shop safety officer
Perform tasks relevant to laboratory operations, at the direction of the Laboratory Management
Independently engineer, design, and fabricate experimental components and test setups for research and teaching projects
Be able to independently identify new machine shop capability needs and work with other Lab Staff to implement them
Develop and maintain a positive relationship with students and faculty and work directly with them independent of Lab Management
Prioritize objects and work independently on a daily basis, with progress and workflow overseen by the supervisor
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, or related field
Knowledge of machining/rapid prototyping (subtractive and additive manufacturing)
Experience in presenting technical knowledge to effectively mentor and support undergraduate and graduate students and researchers
Mechanical design and/or engineering concepts
Innovative and experience-based problem-solving skills
Experience using and maintaining machine shop and/or laboratory equipment
4 years of related experience
Company
Columbia University
Columbia University is a research institution and Ivy League school for undergraduate and graduate students across various fields
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.84MKey Investors
ValeNational Institutes of HealthNational Science Foundation
2024-09-24Grant· $0.02M
2023-08-17Grant
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Jeannette Wing
Executive Vice President for Research and Professor of Computer Science
Asaf Cidon
Assistant Professor, EE and CS
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