SENIOR LAB MECHANICIAN - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Company: University of California Berkeley
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Apply for Job Job ID 73292
Location Main Campus-Berkeley
Full/Part Time Full Time
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About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to
creating a community that fosters equity of experience and
opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all
backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of
openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for
students, faculty and staff. The University of California,
Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher
education, distinguished by its combination of internationally
recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative
opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its
public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its
roots in the California experience, animated by such values as
innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the
environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has
fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled
intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United
States and the world. We are looking for equity-minded applicants
who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate
a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual
orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When
you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an
inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches
higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad
collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community
partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley,
you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align
with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of
Community, and our Strategic Plan. At UC Berkeley, we believe that
learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for
everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to
realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing
all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid
time per year to engage in professional development activities. To
find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley,
visit grow.berkeley.edu. Departmental Overview The Department of
Mechanical Engineering is a large academic department within the
College of Engineering with 41 faculty, 21 career staff, and
approximately 1000 students. The Department has research and
instructional laboratories in Etcheverry Hall, Hesse Hall, and the
Richmond Field Station. Mechanical Engineering's Technical &
Instructional Support Group consists of 8 career staff and forms
the primary support to research laboratories, hands on
instructional laboratories, and a complete student access
instructional machine shop. Aerospace Engineering Major Program
At Berkeley Engineering, we offer a modern aerospace engineering
major that combines comprehensive topical coverage, technical rigor
and practical relevance. This major has been designed from the
ground up for students who aspire to become leaders in an emerging
era of aerospace technologies, including sustainable aviation,
autonomous flight and space exploration. With a UC Berkeley
aerospace engineering degree, you can find employment in industry -
such as multinational corporations that design and manufacture
aerospace systems at scale, or mid-size and small private companies
that develop targeted technologies - or in federal government
agencies such as NASA, the FAA or federal defense organizations.
This position is critical to the Department of Mechanical
Engineering's and to the Aerospace Program's instructional teaching
missions, since a significant number of the courses require
students to design and build complex class projects to illustrate
and provide practical experience. The Sr. Lab Mechanician is
responsible for maintaining safe research operations, overseeing
undergraduate and graduate laboratory operations, as many of the
experiments can be hazardous if not properly executed. Experienced
professional oversight in the instruction and interaction of these
laboratories' tools is paramount in developing a positive student
experience while reducing the potential risk of injury. Application
Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: October 10, 2024 - Open
Until Filled Responsibilities 30%Under general supervision, the
Senior Laboratory Mechanician performs and/or assists in overseeing
the performance of laboratory and experimental facilities,
equipment, and instrument systems; participates in the
construction, assembly, and testing of laboratory and experimental
facilities, equipment, and instrument systems; provides training
and supervision to students, in the laboratories on safety, proper
use of tools and processes, contemporary laboratory testing, and
advice on functional design issues related to working on unique and
potentially volatile experiments. 30%Under general supervision, the
Senior Laboratory Mechanican assists in conducting design reviews,
provide recommendations on best practices for manufacturability of
individual and group class and student club project designs. Work
independently and collaboratively on the design, construction,
assembly, debugging, testing, installation, and maintenance of
experimental systems and instrument systems used by undergraduate
students and graduate student instructors in instructional labs.
20% Under general supervision, the Senior Laboratory Mechanician
would perform all the duties of a precision machinist/fabricator,
working on unique and potentially volatile experiments. Work with
faculty, staff and students in the design and fabrication of
complex class and research projects. Operate all standard
instruments in the area of machining, metalworking, and welding.
10% Under general supervision, Perform all of the duties of an
electronics technician include design, repair, calibration and
maintenance functions on analog and digital electronics and
electromechanical systems. Write, modify and debug graphical data
acquisition programs. Maintain and update laboratory computers and
local networks Develop and maintain schematics and documentation of
the laboratory systems. 10% Perform duties of Technical &
Instructional Laboratory Safety Officer, conduct required monthly
safety inspections, perform annual chemical inventory, disposal of
waste materials. In collaboration with Technical Group Manager and
Lead R&D Engineer 2 plan and participate in safety training for
staff. Assist in coordination of corrections of outstanding safety
inspection issues. Maintain and repair instructional laboratory
machinery and equipment as necessary. Act as an information
resource and communication link on safety matters. Assist with
maintaining chemical inventory and other safety records. Perform
office and laboratory maintenance including moving of offices,
labs, and equipment, as well as other duties as assigned. Required
Qualifications
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by
the University, please visit the University of California's
Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the
University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a
reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and
should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job
announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of
factors that are considered in making compensation decisions
including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge,
abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of
internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is
not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the
top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based
on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted
salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to
pay for this position is $37.89 (Step 1) to $43.53 (Step 4) hourly.
This is a 100% FTE career position eligible for full benefits. This
position is FLSA Non-exempt and paid biweekly. Referral Source
info
This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley
employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral
Source of UCB Employee. Then enter the employee's Name and Berkeley
email address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter
only one name and email. Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a
background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.
Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews
information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
The University reserves the right to make employment contingent
upon successful completion of the background check. Equal
Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more
information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster. The University of
California's Affirmative action policy. The University of
California's Anti-Discrimination policy.
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