Engineering Technician

Overview

The Department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University is seeking candidates for a TES Engineering Technician position. The selected candidate will provide technical assistance with ongoing projects; examples include, but are not limited to, providing electrical and electronic support and performing maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.

Responsibilities

Essential functions but not limited to the following:

• Provide electrical and electronic support
• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
• Assist with installation and fabrication of equipment
• Assist with preparing specification and parts lists, and procure parts and supplies for fabrication shop
• Oversees the cleanliness and presentability of Biosystems Engineering laboratories
• Assist with managing Biosystems Engineering vehicle fleet
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department head

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution in a technical or scientific field.
• Two years of experience in fabrication, equipment troubleshooting, and electrical systems
• Valid driver’s license

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to use and operate machining shop equipment/tools such as lathes, milling machines, and welders.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States by the start date and continue working legally during the term of employment.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time 
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads 
• Assistance with special projects 
• Seasonal work 
• Emergencies 

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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