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Posting Title:
Senior Scientific Instrument Technician
Department:
UNT-Ctr Agile & Adaptive Add. Mfg-190405
Job Location:
Denton
Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility:
TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information:
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with experience
Department Summary:
CAAAM looks at additive manufacturing, which includes materials sciences, cybersecurity data analytics, logistics, and supply chain.
Established in 2019 by the Texas State Legislature with $10 million in funding and recently renewed through 2024, CAAAM conducts next-generation research education, and workforce training in additive manufacturing. CAAAAM’s Institute of Transformative Education in Additive Manufacturing – or ITEAM – provides courses, seminars, workshops, symposia, in-lab training sessions, and summer campus for industry and community colleges.
Position Overview:
University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Scientific Instrument Technician to join our team. This position is responsible for installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, designing, and fabricating instruments and equipment used for scientific experiments in UNT’s Additiive Manufactuing Laboratory (AML). Performs demonstrations and training for students and faculty on proper operation of equipment in the AML. Helps students, post-doctoral researchers, faculty and external collaborators, in executing specific jobs on 3D printing/additive manufacturing of metals for sponsored research projects. Sets up laboratory exercises for courses related to AM. In addition the following specific requirements are associated with the position: * Perform mechanical and electrical layout, construction, modification, testing, adjustment, calibration, and preventive maintenance on simple and complex additive manufacturing (AM) equipment for use in scientific research or instruction. * Perform trouble-shooting of AM equipment and related pre- and post-processing equipment in the AML. Reads schematic diagrams in designing or repairing apparatus and equipment. Uses various testing devices to locate and evaluate circuit voltages and resistance.Rebuilds AM equipment to improve or change its operation, as required. * Purchases supplies and parts for equipment in AML. Responsible for asset inventor in the AML. * Set up laboratory exercises for students in university courses involving AM components. * Help with senior design projects related to AM of metals. * Perform safety inspections and observes safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed in the AML.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in related field and three years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm, occasional nights/weekends
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a security sensitive position
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title:
Sr Scientific Instr Technician
Physical Requirements:
Carrying, Climbing, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate
o:
Performs mechanical and electrical layout, construction, modification, testing, adjustment, calibration, and preventive maintenance on simple and complex equipment for use in scientific research or instruction.
o:
Uses various testing devices to locate and evaluate circuit voltages and resistance; Reads schematic diagrams in designing or repairing apparatus and equipment
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Determines work procedures and methods in accordance with standard trade practices and departmental standards; Rebuilds equipment to improve or change its operation.
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Cleans shops, performs inventory of tools and materials in and around shop and maintains tools and equipment; Responsible for asset inventory
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Performs safety inspections and observes safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Posting Number:
S7280P
Special Instructions to Applicants:
CAAAM.unt.edu
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