Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician SUMMARY The engineering technician is responsible for assuring overall efficiency and safety of engineering lab operations. The technician will provide material sourcing, technical information, and setup assistance to students and engineering faculty, perform checkout of required equipment, materials and supplies to engineering students and maintain engineering laboratory equipment in proper working order to include repair, calibration, and setup. Non-exempt, full-time position. Position is in-person on the campus of Spring Arbor University.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include but are not limited to: Setup, teardown, and cleanup of engineering labs for classes as requested by engineering faculty Operate and maintain engineering lab equipment - electrical and mechanical Train students on various equipment as needed Sourcing and purchasing of supplies and tools relevant to weekly labs Maintaining security and safety of engineering labs and supplies through key control and inventory Assist in the creation of lab manuals and instructional materials. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise engineering students and student workers, as directed by the Dean and Engineering chairs, including oversight of projects/tasks assigned to them to meet the needs of the School of Engineering. Work closely with faculty to ensure training needed for specific labs and duties is provided to students. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Industry experience in machine operation, testing, quality control, electrical and mechanical equipment repair and maintenance preferred. Appropriate certificates in machining, welding, CAD, CNC manufacturing, lab safety, electronics, or electrical repair are an advantage; Experience working in a university or educational environment is preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be both technically competent and able to relate to amateur users of equipment in an educational setting. Good organizational, interpersonal, communication, writing skills and the ability to work with faculty and students in a collegial and professional manner are necessary. The ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks is essential as is having excellent attention to detail. Having a working knowledge of the university or academic processes is helpful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept, SAU's Statement of Faith, and the Community Covenant. Experience working in multicultural academic environments preferred and individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply. Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. Spring Arbor University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements; the University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions) and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.