"Laboratory Specialist – Mechatronics and Robotics Systems"

Job Summary/Basic Function

The primary responsibility of this grant-funded, temporary position is to provide lab support assistance for the Mechatronics and Robotic Systems program. This person will report to the Dean of Business, Technology and Workforce with daily direction from the Mechatronics Department Faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree seeking student in Mechatronics and Robotic Systems or related degree.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate skills in effective written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows, and Linux as well as computer systems preferred.
• Knowledge of safe use of hand tools and power tools preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

NA

Months Per Year

9

Hours Worked Per Week

15 hours per week

Work Schedule

As scheduled by supervisor

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Business, Technology, and Workforce Development

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel requirement

Not specified

Job Duties

• Assist with maintaining Mechatronics labs (400, 400A, 400C, and 402E), lab equipment, servers, and workstations.
• Actively support student success by assisting Mechatronics faculty with labs and classroom support (open lab, equipment operation, technology assistance, etc.)
• Assist in lab maintenance and equipment recommendations or selection of vendors to fix or return failed components.
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of lab inventory and tools (6S practices)
• Perform special projects assigned by the Mechatronics faculty (building, designing, programming, 3D Printing, etc.) support equipment and fixtures for the lab or classroom.
• Provide information related to career exploration at the direction of the Mechatronics faculty.
• Assist in maintaining positive relationships with employers and advisory board members.