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

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

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 provide machining and fabrication/manufacturing of prototype components for integration into research hardware and systems. Assists engineers in the design, procurement, assembly, and test of prototype electrical and mechanical equipment in a laboratory and machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs machining and fabrication of prototype components

• Assists with other tasks and functions associated with the operation of a machine shop/lab environment

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

• Assists with assembly and testing of prototype hardware and systems

• 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 operating manual and CNC machine shop tools (mills, lathes, etc).

• Some level of skills and experience associated with the fabrication and assembly of mechanical systems.

• Willingness to work with research engine