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Unclassified - Kansas City, KS
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Engineering Technician will play a crucial role in the NSF Engineering Research Center - Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH) at the University of Kansas. This position involves designing, constructing, and maintaining laboratory equipment, with a focus on mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and software programming. The technician will support engineers in product development and research processes, ensuring the functionality and reliability of experimental apparatus.
Responsibilities
- Design, construct, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation experimental equipment.
- Model testing apparatus using Fusion 360.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning lab equipment.
- Assist engineers in creating products and improving research processes.
- Perform research builds, prototype inspections, and assembly system maintenance.
- Install, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
- Install electrical equipment such as relays and solenoids for experiments.
- Use microcontrollers to build test equipment.
- Program tests using LabVIEW or Python and run tests to correct issues.
- Extract and manage data from test programs using Excel, sending it to engineers for analysis.
- Conduct pre-test analysis to determine program needs and develop programs based on testing requirements.
- Coordinate shipments of research materials and conduct monthly assessments of gas and chemical inventory.
- Decontaminate labs after experiments and provide support to the Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering.
- Attend safety meetings and project meetings with industry partners.
Requirements
- Two years of experience with design and construction of laboratory experimental apparatus, instrumentation and controls, and programming.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Two years of experience with LabVIEW software.
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent time management skills and experience prioritizing workflow.
Benefits
- On-site work with some remote work options based on supervisor approval.
