"Rapid Prototyping & Electronics Lab Technician (11 Months)"

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Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Rapid Prototyping & Electronics Lab Technician (11 Months)

Posting Number
S1592P

Pay Range
The compensation for this appointment will range from $35.35 to $35.75 hourly and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this staff appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Summary

The Rapid Prototyping and Electronics Lab Technician plays a critical role in supporting the teaching, research, and design efforts within the College of Engineering. This position oversees the operations of the Rapid Prototyping Lab (RPL), maintains and repairs lab electronics and equipment, supervises student workers, and ensures safe, efficient, and timely support for engineering faculty and students. The technician is also responsible for managing lab consumables, supporting club and outreach activities, and facilitating special projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the Rapid Prototyping Lab (RPL), including managing student workers, establishing policy and procedure, and coordinating print/cut jobs.
• Maintain and update the RPL’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) book and ensure compliance with chemical inventory and hazardous waste regulations, including the proper storage, record, and disposal of lab materials, including hazardous waste.
• Coordinate with relevant campus partners for the scheduling of hazardous waste disposal collection for the COE, bi-annually.
• Prepare ECE and general engineering lab kits before each semester, including but not limited to: replenishing consumables, testing and sorting cables & ensuring digital multimeter (DMM) functionality.
• Monitor and replenish RPL and electronics lab consumables, including but not limited to: 3D filament and resin, nitrile gloves and blue shop towels, electronic components (resistors, diodes, op-amps, ICs, etc.), and patch cables and plastic parts bags.
• Empty battery collection points at semester’s end, sort collected batteries, and coordinate recycling through campus facilities EHS.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab environment, including organized storage of spare and recycled electronic components for future use.
• Maintain and perform routine servicing of RPL 3D printers and assist in the upkeep of 3D printers across other departments.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electronic test and lab equipment such as, but not limited to: Digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and DC power supplies.
• Supervise student workers responsible for ECE lab kit maintenance and organization.
• Identify and arrange repair of malfunctioning equipment, including factory servicing and coordination with purchasing and shipping departments.
• Maintain and repair various types of department-owned lab and shop equipment—ranging from small electronics to CNC and lab scales.
• Support faculty in the installation, calibration, and testing of new lab and research equipment.
• Track and manage lab equipment inventory using the Asset Tracking System: Log new and existing items, monitor internal/external loans, and generating reports for accreditation and course planning.
• Develop, update and train users in the safe and effective use of RPL equipment, including 3D printers and laser cutters.
• Provide technical support to students and faculty for design, prototyping, and research projects involving electronic systems and devices.
• Collaborate with the COE Staff to support hardware and software needs for engineering courses and student projects.
• Assist faculty with ordering specialized components and lab materials needed for instruction or research.
• Support student clubs, departmental events, and outreach programs by fabricating custom items such as awards, trophies, and giveaway trinkets.
• Coordinate special projects that involve RPL capabilities, ensuring timely design, production, and delivery.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position could be responsible for assigning work and/or giving direction to part-time Student Workers, in order to complete work assignments.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values.
• Skill and ability to work with electronic equipment and components.
• Experience with 3D printers and slicer software.
• Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
• Ability to supervise and train Student Workers, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Experience with sensors, motors, and/or mechanical machines will be an asset.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• A thorough knowledge of: Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures and practices.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to use independent judgment, and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers; and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.

Education and/or Experience

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
08/19/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes