Senior Scientific Instrument Technician - University of North Texas System

Title: Senior Scientific Instrument Technician

Employee Classification: Sr Scientific Instr Technician

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Ctr Agile & Adaptive Add. Mfg-190405

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $54,999.96

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

CAAAM is the Center for Agile and Adaptive Additive Manufacturing. CAAAM looks at additive manufacturing, which includes materials, science, cybersecurity, data analytics, logistics, and supply chain.
Established in 2019 by the Texas State Legislature with $10 million in funding and recently renewed through 2025, CAAAM conducts next-generation research, education, and workforce training in additive manufacturing. CAAAM's Institute for Transformative Education in Additive Manufacturing-or ITEAM-provides courses, seminars, workshops, symposia, in-lab training sessions, and summer camps 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 UNTs Additiive Manufactuing Laboratory (AML). Performs demonstrations and training for students and faculty on proper operation of equipment in the AML. Helps students, postdoctoral 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 troubleshooting of AM equipment and related pre and postprocessing 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

• Working knowledge of related tools, equipment, materials, and other devices.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, charts and designs.
• Ability to work from ideas and to draw own sketches and designs.
• Ability to make varied mathematical computations involved in designing and constructing apparatus and equipment.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to design, troubleshoot and maintain complex equipment.
• Ability, Education, and Skills to operate highly complex lab machines.
• Ability to train others on the use of complex machines.
• Ability to supervise employee appropriately.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in related field and three years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

• 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.
• Uses various testing devices to locate and evaluate circuit voltages and resistance; Reads schematic diagrams in designing or repairing apparatus and equipment.
• Determines work procedures and methods in accordance with standard trade practices and departmental standards; Rebuilds equipment to improve or change its operation.
• Cleans shops, performs inventory of tools and materials in and around shop and maintains tools and equipment; Responsible for asset inventory.
• Performs safety inspections and observes safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.