The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Hiring for Technical Supervisor – Materials Science & Engineering at Knoxville, TN Full Time

Technical Supervisor – MSE and CBE

The Tickle College of Engineering’s Departments of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) are nationally recognized leaders in teaching and research.  The success of these two programs depends on excellent staff to fulfill their missions.  These programs are jointly supported by technical staff with capabilities in device design and fabrication as well as assisting in the repair of critical experimental equipment.  These roles require technical staff with proven skills in the operation and maintenance of machining and milling equipment as well as minor electronics and electrical work.  The technical supervisor fulfills a critical role work in the coordination of the technical staff as well as providing direct support to the fabrication and maintenance of the research and teaching infrastructure of the departments.

The two departments, MSE and CBE, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) maintain a supportive environment for staff, faculty, and students.  UTK is recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America’s best places to work and offers competitive benefits that can be reviewed here: UT Benefits

The Position:

Reporting to the department heads of MSE and CBE, this position plans, coordinates, and supervises, as well as conducts technical responses to engineering activities associated the MSE and CBE in the Tickle College of Engineering at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience:

·         Vocational or technical training in machine technology

·         5 years of experience in machining and milling equipment operation

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

·         Advanced post-secondary training in mechanical engineering and/or electrical/electronic engineering.

·         5 or more years’ work experience in in educational laboratory support

·         CNC conversational programming knowledge

·         Ability to use CAD/CAM software

·         Knowledge of ASTM standards

·         Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits to the component level

Application Process:

For full consideration, applicants must electronically submit a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, email, and phone number of three professional references to the Human Resources online Taleo System under the “Job Seekers” tab. http://hr.utk.edu/.

Job: Other Tech/Para-Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Materials Science & Engr
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Jun 30, 2023, 8:22:27 AM