Research/Instructional Equipment Technologist II

The College of Engineering is seeking an Research/Instructional Equipment Technologist II to support teaching laboratories in the Technology Engineering (TechE) degree program and introductory design course. This position will primarily work with the college's Academic Programs division, providing hands-on technical expertise and operational support to ensure the success of instructional laboratories and student learning experiences.

TechE is an engineering discipline that combines hands-on experience with software and hardware integration to address modern engineering challenges across areas such as mechatronics, embedded systems, robotics, and cybersecurity. The introductory engineering design course, EGR 100, provides students with the opportunity to perform design, build, and test projects beginning with their first semester on campus.

This position plays a key role in ensuring students, faculty, and staff have the technical, instructional, and operational support necessary for high-quality academic experiences. The successful candidate will design, fabricate, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced instructional equipment—particularly in basic electronics, testing systems instrumentation, computer electronics, and industrial automation—and help prepare the TechE program for the expansion of new learning laboratories scheduled for completion in Fall 2027.

This is an off-date position with an initial appointment of three years from the employee’s start date. The position is renewable contingent upon continued funding, satisfactory performance, and mutual agreement.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Design & Fabrication-30%

• Design, engineer, and fabricate specialized laboratory systems supporting courses in electronics, sensors, robotics, and industrial automation.  Systems include data acquisition, instrumentation, and supporting hardware.
• Develop computer hardware and software interfaces for laboratory instrumentation.
• Fabricate cabling and custom mechatronic assemblies.

Testing, Troubleshooting & Maintenance-25%

• Maintain, calibrate, and repair instructional instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, function generators, automation modules, and robotics systems.
• Provide rapid response support for undergraduate courses in mechatronics, automation, electronics circuits, hardware security, and introductory engineering.
• Support setup and maintenance of current learning labs and studios, and assist with the transition to the new 20,000 ft² TechE Learning Labs.

Instructional & Technical Support-25%

• Provide hands-on instructional and technical support to faculty, staff, and students in laboratory environments.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining lab experiments.
• Train and supervise student employees in safe lab operations, prototyping, and troubleshooting.

Operational Duties-20%

• Procure and manage laboratory supplies, components, and instrumentation supporting courses in design (EGR 100), electronics (TNG 220, 320, 322), mechatronics (TNG 340, 440, 445), and embedded cybersecurity (TNG 355, 450, 455).
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with university safety, purchasing, and operational policies.
• Other Duties as Assigned