The California State University · 15 hours ago
Lab Support IST II - College of Engineering
SLO Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$62K/yr - $79K/yr
3+ years expThe California State University is a nationally-ranked public university known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. They are seeking a Lab Support IST II to provide comprehensive support services for the Mechanical Engineering Department, including operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and educating students and faculty on policies and safety procedures.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive support services for the Mechanical Engineering Department
Utilize knowledge of the Mechanical Engineering 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
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
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
Educational benefits for eligible employees
Company
The California State University
The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.85MKey Investors
DensoNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Dale Carlsen
2024-10-30Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2018-10-26Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Steve Relyea
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
East Bay Times
2025-12-10
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