Lab Supervisor - Mechanical Engineering

Temple University's College of Engineering is searching for a Lab Supervisor for the Mechanical Engineering Department.

Grade: T25

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Position Summary
The College of Engineering Lab Supervisor will be responsible for maintaining the Machine Shop and related equipment for the Mechanical Engineering Department.
Responsibilities include: ensuring that supplies are available and equipment is in good working condition, ordering all laboratory materials, maintaining up-to-date documentation, rental of equipment, and providing instruction and assistance to faculty, staff and students on the use of equipment. The incumbent assists with student-design projects and machining functions.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
* At least 3 years of directly related experience
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Ability to build and maintain experimental setups
* Expertise in basic electric and electronic repair
* Expertise in CNC machining
* Demonstrated ability to operate lab equipment
* Ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff
* Demonstrated ability to make independent judgment
* Excellent customer service and organizational skills
* Ability to supervise student workers
* Ability to run a machine shop
* Ability to operate and maintain specialized heavy and/or sensitive laboratory/scientific equipment and machine tools.
* Ability to work in a wet or humid environment exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals with appropriate personal protective equipment
* Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions
* Ability to work nights/weekends/early mornings if necessary
* Ability to work overtime if needed

Preferred
* Experience in machining

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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