29193BRJob Title:Engineering TechnicianDepartment:Wonderful Inst fr Sustnbl EngrPrimary Campus:University of Kansas Lawrence CampusJob Description:50% Mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation design, construction, and maintaining experimental equipment.
Models testing apparatus using fusion 360
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning lab equipment.
Assist engineers in creating products, improving research processes methods and maintains assembly system.
Performs research build Prototypes and inspect products at the direction of lead engineers.
Install, maintain and repair mechanical system, and electrical systems.
Installs electrical equipment such as relays and solenoids to for experiments.
Uses Microcontroller to build test equipment
45% Software programming such as labview software and operation of experimental apparatus.
Programs tests using labview or python
Runs tests and corrects issues within the programs
Extracts data from test programs, manages and filters data utilizing excel, and sends data to engineers for analysis. Additionally, further refines Labview programs to meet engineer’s analysis needs.
Pre-test analysis to determine program needs and develops programs based off of testing requirements.
5% Support as needed for lead researchers
Coordinates shipments with transportation companies from different locations to deliver research material to KU and other research institutions.
Conducts monthly assessments of gas and chemical inventory
Decontaminate labs after experiments
Provides support to the entire Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering.
Attends safety meetings, joint lab group meetings, and project meetings with industry partners.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :29193BRDisclaimer:The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.Work Schedule:M-F 8-5FLSA Status:NonexemptContact Information to Applicants:Heather Abernathy, habernathy@ku.edu, 785-864-4512Required Qualifications:
Two (2) years experience with design and construction of laboratory experimental apparatus, instrumentation and controls, and programming as evidenced in application materials.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by application materials
Employee Class:U-Unclassified Professional StaffAdvertised Salary Range:55,000-65,000FTE:1.0Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years experience with LabView software
Experience with MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, as evidenced by application materials
Excellent time management skills and and experience prioritizing work flow, as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview:The Engineering Technician will be responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining laboratory equipment. This may include mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and software programming such as Labview Data Acquistion programming. The Engineering Technician will work for the new NSF Engineering Research Center – Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH) in the LEEP2 Engineering complex and report to Prof. Mark B. Shiflett, Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of KansasReg/Temp:RegularApplication Review Begins:04-Nov-2024Anticipated Start Date:02-Dec-2024Additional Candidate Instruction:In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Cover letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met
Resume
Contact information for three professional references
Initial application review will begin Monday, November 4, 2024. To ensure consideration, please apply by Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Job Family:Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KULWork Location Assignment:On-SitePosition Requirements:This position is designated to work on-site. Some remote work may be considered dependent on the approval of the supervisor and needs of the Institute.
