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Technical Staff Assistant IV, Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cockrell School of Engineering

UT MAIN CAMPUS, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Apr 2026

💰 $56,000/yr

About the role

Job Posting Title:

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Hiring Department:

Chandra Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

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 (UT 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.

The Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is the largest department in the Cockrell School of Engineering with more than 2,500 students and 80 faculty. Our outstanding faculty bring state-of-the-art research, development, and design experience into the classroom, ensuring that our students and alumni are amongst the best in their fields and that our research advances the scientific community as well as society and business.

Purpose

The Technical Staff Assistant IV role provides coordination and operational teaching labs support for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and provide effective operational support for research and academics. To role receives and responds to work-related instructions from ECE Director for Academics and Administrative Services and IT Director.

Responsibilities

Assist with identifying, procuring, and deployment of specialized components and starter kits for ECE teaching labs; assembly and testing of starter kits
Assist ECE Checkout inventory and operations
Assist with managing the operations of the ECE Fabrication lab
Maintaining soldering equipment and providing technical instruction on proper soldering techniques
Assist with repairing and maintaining electric and electromagnetic equipment
Oversee the management of ECE Copiers and printers reserved for course instruction
Assist ECE Space Coordinator; reaffirm ECE occupancy and usage during annual space reviews

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED.
Three years of professional work experience in skilled maintenance of specialized electronic equipment using machine tools.
Some knowledge of electronic circuits, wiring, and soldering.
Must be self-motivated and able to self-pace to complete job in time allowed.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and verbal work-related instructions from supervisors, customers, and co-workers.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent planning/organizational skills and success in a dynamic customer service environment.
More than four years of experience in the required fields above.