Jobs at UMass Dartmouth
OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Professional Technician I – IV
DIVISION: Academic Affairs/College of Engineering
DEPARTMENT: College of Engineering Mechanical Engineering Department
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: Faculty Federation - Librarians & Technicians
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Works under the general supervision of the Dean, College of
Engineering, with delegation for daily oversight and performance evaluation by
the Chairperson, Mechanical Engineering Department.
SUPERVISES: Teaching/research assistants and/or student workers
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Level of appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Provide technical support for the development, operation and maintenance of
instructional/research laboratory facilities, apparatus and equipment in the
mechanical engineering department and interdisciplinary spaces. Assist
instructors and students with the preparation, use and safety of
experimental/test procedures, apparatus, equipment, and materials. The
position assumes duties split across both the instructional laboratories as
well as research facilities of the Mechanical Engineering faculty. Will also
support College research activities in other units or locations.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assemble, install and operate equipment, instrumentation and other
apparatus in classroom or laboratories in support of instructional and
research activities.
Adjust, calibrate and test technical, laboratory and/or other
instructional equipment and components according to specifications,
standards, diagrams, technical manuals, and/or instructions of faculty or
professional staff.
Maintain, modify, calibrate and repair Mechanical Engineering and
interdisciplinary lab equipment.
Identify needs, specifications, vendors and prices and place orders for
equipment used in instructional laboratories and research projects working
in close collaboration with respective faculty, department and chair.
Research equipment needs for teaching spaces and provide recommendations
for procurement.
Procure, receive and maintain adequate stock of materials and supplies for
teaching and research purposes.
Fabricate, rebuild or repair, as requested and approved by chair (or
faculty for research spaces) new or used lab equipment for teaching or
research purposes.
Maintain a computer inventory system of all equipment and material related
to the Mechanical Engineering Department.
Ensure security of College/University equipment and property.
Monitor ventilation/services in labs according to established procedures;
coordinate repairs with the Department of Facilities and Physical Plant
and make recommendations for related renovation needs
Maintain a teaching schedule of all lab activities for each semester and
perform related duties such as maintaining records, logs and schedules of
equipment use, maintenance and repair.
Assist faculty in setting up equipment and material for experiments and
demonstrations, including being available at such times when labs or
demonstrations are in session.
Serve on pertinent Committees.
Coordinate the departmental safety program, including maintaining
compliance with federal, state, local and University safety codes and
hazardous material handling (and disposal) procedures in coordination
with University Environmental Health and Safety
Foster a creative, collegial, effective learning community and be
receptive to new responsibilities as the department laboratories mature.
Stay current with engineering laboratory practices and technology
developments in order to ensure safety and make recommendations for
procurement and repairs of equipment and lab renovations to facilitate
improved teaching and learning outcomes and growth in research
development.
Assist with department outreach and recruitment activities including Open
House and Accepted Student Day. Provide customized laboratory tours for
external constituents of the mechanical engineering program.
Act as data custodian for electronic key systems—department and
interdisciplinary spaces.
Support research activities of faculty and graduate students,
predominantly in summer and for Mechanical Engineering, but with support
for other College of Engineering departments.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean; coordinate planned absences
with supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or closely-
related field
EXPERIENCE: Previous hands-on experience with the operation and
maintenance of laboratory equipment
OTHER: Available during evening and weekend hours as teaching/project
schedules dictate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in engineering or related field.
Experience working in a higher education laboratory setting.
Experience working with technicians, engineers, and representatives of
equipment vendors and manufacturers to obtain equipment, supplies, and
support.
Experience operating sophisticated engineering research
equipment/instrumentation.
Experience training others in laboratory procedures, equipment operation
and maintenance.
Familiarity with data acquisition equipment and software such as LabVIEW.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Significant technical knowledge and capabilities in laboratory
equipment/instrument operation, maintenance and repair.
Strong oral and written communication skills as required for interaction
with faculty, students, and external vendors.
Excellent teamwork skills; ability to work independently and exercise good
judgment; committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Knowledge of health and safety practices and precautions applicable to an
engineering laboratory.
Ability to establish cooperative working environment with faculty and
students.
SALARY: $70,000 - $100,000
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
And More!
Benefits for Faculty Federation - Librarians/Technicians
Applicants must be authorized for permanent employment in the United States.
Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and the
contact information for three professional references.
The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.
