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Technical Staff Assistant IV, Center for Electromechanics, Cockrell School of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Dec 2023
💰 $45,000/yr

About the role

Job Posting Title:

Technical Staff Assistant IV, Center for Electromechanics, Cockrell School of Engineering

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Hiring Department:

Center for Electromechanics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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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:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Over its 50-year history, the UT Austin Center for Electromechanics (CEM) has distinguished itself as a leader in power generation and energy storage technologies and the development of advanced electrical and mechanical prototypes. CEM has demonstrated a track record for transitioning fundamental to applied research and synthesizing advanced academic research into real- world products that make a difference. Examples include the prototype generators for electric launch of aircraft on the newest US aircraft carriers, to the recently upgraded tracker for the Hobby-Eberly telescope, to CEM’s role in alternative fuel vehicle research and the H2@Scale program.

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.

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.


UT Austin provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

  • Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

  • Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

  • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

  • Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds

  • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

  • Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

  • Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities

  • Tuition assistance

  • Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets

  • Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card

  • Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Purpose

The Technical Staff Assistant IV will assist engineers in the design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and test of prototype electrical and mechanical equipment in a laboratory and machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develops technical drawings of designs for part manufacture and/or procurement

  • Performs challenging fabrication, assembly, and maintenance work. Diagnoses equipment problems and develops solutions

  • Procures components and materials, receives and inspects fabricated parts against drawings and specifications

  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED. Four (4) years of experience in the operation, maintenance and fabrication of equipment and/or experience with

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The University of Texas at Austin

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