Technical Staff Associate
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Technical Staff Associate----
Hiring Department:
Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Mar 01, 2024----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google, and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.
At UT Austin, we say “What starts here changes the world.” As a member of the university community, you will be part of an organization that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will have meaning and make a difference not only in the lives of our faculty, staff, and students, but also those who are impacted by our first class academic and research programs.
Purpose
To perform highly skilled, technical support tasks in structural engineering operations and in machine and equipment design.
Responsibilities
Performing concrete research and testing. Work with equipment manufacturers' technical support to troubleshoot and repair lab equipment.
Fabrication of large-scale concrete, steel, and/or composite structural specimens, erection of heavy steel test frames, machining specialized components, configuring and connect hydraulic control and loading equipment,
Crane and forklift operation, deconstruction, and take down of research specimens and test equipment.
Required Qualifications
Technical or Vocational school or eight years of experience in a structural engineering laboratory. Must be proficient in ISO/ IEC 17025 testing, high capacity test set-ups, the use of precision measurement tools, MTS actuator, and universal test frame set-ups, closed and open loop hydraulic experience, and nuclear program management experience. Skilled in creating CAD designs.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
More than (eight) years of experience in maintenance, repairs, machining, welding, and using precision measurement tools.
Salary Range
$41,600 + depending on qualifications (annual salary is based upon 20 hours per week)
Working Conditions
May work in all weather conditions
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work in all weather conditions
May work in extreme temperatures
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Physical Tasks
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing of stairs
Climbing of ladders
Lifting and moving
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (lette
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