Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician
7618BR
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
KGCOE Mechanical Engineering

Detailed Job Description
The Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician II teaches multiple machine tool labs, assist students and faculty in the design and construction of a variety of projects, manufactures specimens for lab experiments, install, repair and maintain lab equipment both in the machine shop and in 22 curricular and research labs in the Mechanical Engineering department, assist multidisciplinary design teams in the design and construction of required projects, and assist research faculty and graduate students in the development and precision machining of research apparatus. The individual will also have ongoing responsibilities for implementing the steps needed in order for our machine shop and facilities to adhere to all mandated safety requirements.
Responsibilities:

• Instruct multiple machine shop labs.
  • Instruct engineering students in the both safety and operation of manual and CNC programmable machining/fabrication equipment.
  • Teach machine design and engineering principles for a student design and build project. Instruct 4 to 6 labs per semester
  • . Develop and create project curriculum for the lab.
  • Maintain and enter accurate grade progress for class
• Precision machining and fabrication of mechanical components.
  • Machine and fabrication of mechanical components up to 0.0001' in tolerance for department, COE, and other RIT campus customers. Proficient in operation of both manual and CNC mills and lathes, a variety of cutting saws, grinders, drill press, and fabrication equipment Operation and proper use of woodworking machines.
  • Ability to use precision measurement tools and equipment.
  • Knowledgeable in blue print reading.
  • Experience with using CAM software
• Mechanical advisement and consultation.
  • Knowledge in machine design and material selection. Excellent material processing and manufacturing skills Blue print creation using computer aided design CAD software
• Maintenance and repair of machines and laboratory equipment .
  • Maintain and repair a variety of machine shop equipment.
  • Maintain and repair sensitive testing and laboratory equipment.
  • Basic electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills.
  • Safety and proper lock out/tag out procedures
• Help support and run daily operations in a machine shop
  • Maintain and order tooling, fasteners, raw stock, and other materials used in a manufacturing environmentKeep accurate job log in records using computer
  • Knowledgeable with using standard Microsoft Office software
• Support both department and college of engineering facility projects
  • Maintain classrooms, laboratories and hallwaysOffice moves
  • Perform office and laboratory renovations involving wall repair and painting, installation of shelving and wall fixtures, Carpentry skills
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. and climb a ladder
• Live our values, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture the RIT community to remain a great place to work for all.

Department/College Description
Mechanical engineering is a broad discipline, covering topics that include aerodynamics, medical devices, energy systems, system control, robotics, new product development, materials development, structural integrity, manufacturing, automotive systems, and space vehicle systems. The mechanical engineering department offers a solid foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals with options for students to concentrate their studies in several specific areas of engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in the use and operation of machine tools in an industrial setting.
• Equivalent Experience: 2 - 10 yrs. working in a machine shop environment or industrial manufacturing plant
• Certification, professional license, or credential: NYS tool and die certification, machine shop apprenticeship training, or associate degree in tooling and machining

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 118H

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Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov







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