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Lab Technician – 2021-19433Updated: Jun 8, 2021Location: UC Irvine CampusJob Type:Department: MAE Department AccountsJob Opening ID: 19433Reports To: Department ManagerWorking Title: Senior Laboratory MechanicianDepartment: MAE Department AccountsBargaining Unit: TXFLSA: Non-ExemptPayroll Job Code: 008652Job Location: UCI Campus- IrvinePercent of Time: 100%Work Schedule: M-F, 9am -6pmEmployee Class: CareerPosition Summary:Founded in 1965, the Henry Samueli School of Engineering educates more than 4,600 students (3,728undergraduates and 961 graduates) with an integrative approach that blends fundamentals, research
and hands-on experience. The School’s aim is to unleash innovation, create opportunities and inspireingenuity. The Samueli School’s faculty members are leaders in their disciplines who have achievedworldwide recognition for their research and dedicated teaching. The School includes six academicdepartments: Biomedical Engineering; Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering; Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Materials Science and Engineering; andMechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Under the leadership of Dean, the School pursues research thatis timely, socially responsible and cutting edge, and works in partnership with industry and state andfederal agencies to promote the transfer of research to applications that benefit society. Currentresearch thrusts include Communications and Information Technology, Energy and Sustainability,Human Health, and Advanced Manufacturing and Materials. The Facilities unit supports the needs of theSchool through the facilities management of assigned space in 12 buildings consisting of approximately400,000 square feet, which includes buildings shared with other Schools on Campus. The Department ofMechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is one of the largest academic departments in the SamueliSchool of Engineering at UCI. Staff are responsible for administrative duties associated with a fluctuatingpopulation of approximate 200 employees. This includes our largest faculty population of 30 faculty, 30non-senate academics, 8 career staff, 200 graduate students and 1300 undergraduate students. TheMechanical and Aerospace Engineering provides a vibrant intellectual environment for our students,along with technologically advanced laboratories in a wide range of subjects, including biomedicalengineering, design and manufacturing, control and robotics, energy and the environment, fluidmechanics, aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, nanomaterials and microsystems. Our facultymembers are scholars and leaders in their disciplines and have achieved worldwide recognition andhonors for their creative and pioneering contributions, and their dedicated teaching.Under the general supervision of the Department Manager and the Faculty in the Department ofMechanical and Aerospace Engineering, the incumbent provides technical training and support forhands-on engineering education, including project-based and laboratory courses. Maintains a safeworking environment by managing spaces and training. Assists with project planning, space usage, plansfor laboratories and capabilities. Assists with prototypes and equipment. Serves as consultant on designand development activities and the engineering design process. Advises undergraduate and graduatestudents, faculty, visiting scholars and fee-based users in the safe and appropriate fabrication,operation, and maintenance of equipment, hardware, and facilities. Provides technical consultation forthe procurement of equipment and training. Oversees TAs and student assistants responsible forproject-based learning, senior design projects, and laboratory classes.PERCENTAGEESSENTIALOF TIME70%ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSFUNCTION NUMBER1.TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR SENIOR AND STUDENT PROJECTSProvide basic instruction, consultation, and guidance to students involved in required projects.AdministrationOversee teaching assistants and student assistants who are responsible for the safety coordination andexecution of laboratory and project-based classes in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.Track and monitor usage, access, inventory, etc. of MAE facilities and equipment
Advise student project teams on space and equipment usages.SafetyInterface with UCI Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) for maintaining safe working environments.Provide safety training for students and administer policies and procedures for ensuring that studentsare trained.Monitor safe use of space and equipment.SpacesResponsible for planning, organization, maintenance, and safety requirements for all project spaces,including ET101 (Engine Lab), ET303, ECT, etc.Coordinate use of facilities for faculty advisors to project-based and engineering research activities.Liaison with the School and Campus facilities personnel for repair, maintenance, and upgrading offacilities used by department students.EquipmentOversee the use of lab equipment by students for project-based education and engineering researchpurposes.Responsible for administering, maintaining, and purchasing department and school equipment loanedto students.Design and developmentTo be a resource to students for the engineering design process, including engaging in brainstormingand being an expert in pre-existing and learned areas of expertise (e.g., manufacturing, electronics,finishing, etc.)Work with instructors to provide instruction and direction to students as necessary, being a resource forstudents to assist in the solution of technical problems and perform other related duties as required.Suggest modifications to equipment and procedures in the conduct of engineering project activities.30%2.LAB SUPPORTProvide back-up to Lab Manager in maintaining labs, repairing lab equipment, and handling all safetyissues for MAE labs.Order and maintain lab supplies and consumables for undergraduate and graduate labs.
Provide back-up to Lab Manager in working with faculty and teaching assistants for set-up of allinstructional labs.Advise future teaching assistants on the proper use of equipment and lab experiments. Support teachingassistants with assignments and assist students with lab activities.Oversee repair, calibration, and testing of equipment performed by outside vendors.Provide back-up to Lab Manager in maintaining and updating equipment inventory system foruniversity.Work with facilities management staff on the maintenance of laboratories and equipment; coordinatethe installation of new equipment.Communicate regularly with Department Manager to stay within financial and operational guidelines;assist with planning budget forecasts.Collaborate with faculty instructors of lab courses to design, modify and upgrade equipment and devicesto better facilitate ongoing and new class projects.Collaborate with faculty instructors to develop new procedures and projects for laboratory classes.MAE LAB COURSES SUPPORTEDSpecific courses to be supported: MAE93, MAE106, MAE189, MAE193Back-up support for: MAE60, MAE107, MAE108, MAE150, MAE151Hourly Compensation Range: 30.64 - 32.09Department ed:Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact well with others. Strong oral and writtencommunication skills. Able to effectively work with students, staff, faculty to provide training in theoperation of lab equipment Ability to maintain an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and collegialcollaboration. Reliability and good attendance. Computer skills, including e-mail, word processing,presentations, spreadsheets, google docs, Solid modeling, basic system administration. Basic electronicsskills. Fabrication Lab Management Skills Previous experience in managing lab facilities and supervisionof personnel. Knowledge and experience ordering required supplies, purchasing of equipment andinteracting with vendors. Ability to operate equipment such as a lathe, milling machine, drill press,welding and grinding equipment. Skill in design, fabrication and installation of experimental hardware.Time Management Skills Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and multiplerequests for service. Ability to set priorities for scheduling fabrication training and equipmentmaintenance to meet the needs of the instructors, project advisors, faculty, postdoctoral researchers,
graduate and undergraduate students. Knowledge of Safety Requirements and Regulations Experiencein policies and procedures related to machine lab safety Ability to provide clear instruction on the safeand appropriate use of fabrication equipment, Provide direction on the operation of equipment toinclude; fixture, set-up and operation of equipment.Preferred:Multiple years of experience with a formal engineering design process that includes defining theproblem, enunciating requirements, developing and selecting concepts, verifying requirements, devisinga work breakdown structure, developing a manufacturing plan, manufacturing, testing, and validating.Knowledge and experience of chemistry of mineral acids, their effects on metals and danger relative topersonnel and environment. Degree in Engineering, Machine Technology, or completion of formalapprenticeship or a combination of equivalent education and experience. Experience in wastemanagement and collection in high and low volume settings. Ability to trouble-shoot and repairelectronics. Design and trouble-shoot electrical circuits Integrate and program micro-controllers andmicro-processors. Computer programming. Engineering simulations.Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use EVerify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certainfederal contracts/subcontracts.The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancinginclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protectedveteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For moreinformation, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.
School through the facilities management of assigned space in 12 buildings consisting of approximately 400,000 square feet, which includes buildings shared with other Schools on Campus. The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is one of the largest academic departments in t
