Job Title Technician (Level I or II) Agency Texas A&M Engineering Department Zachry Common Labs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Why work for Texas A&M Engineering? Who we are Texas A&M Engineering is a large employer in the great and growing cities of Bryan/College Station, offering thousands of career opportunities in a wide variety of fields. We are deeply committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce that embraces our core values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity, and service. Texas A&M Engineering offers competitive salaries, full benefits, an extensive support network, and above all, an enriching and highly collaborative working community that is deeply passionate about our vision for higher education, research, and public service. Job Description Purpose: Zachry Common Labs invites applications for a full-time Laboratory Technician under general supervision, evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering or scientific techniques to support the teaching and research operation of Zachry Common Labs. General areas of focus include: mechanical testing, material science, fluid and mechanical processes (e.g. pumps, blowers, heat exchangers), control systems, electronics, and electrical systems. Technician will work as part of a team and their specific area of focus will complement the group expertise. What we need: We are actively recruiting for a level I or II Technician. Minimum qualifications for a Technician I: + High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Two years of related experience. Minimum qualifications for a Technician II: + High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Three years of related experience. The well-qualified candidates would possess the following: + Experience in field and bench electronics repair. + Experience in power systems, including three phase power. + Experience in control systems, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic. + Experience with data acquisition systems. + Experience using engineering software, cad software, etc. + Experience with mechanical system (pumps, blowers, compressors, heat exchangers). + Experience with materials testing and materials characterization. + Experience in scientific research, operational, managerial, or experimental work. + Experience evaluating and implementing lab safety requirements. + Experience working with diverse groups of customers. Work Location: + Main Campus – College Station, TX. Texas A&M Engineering provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: + Competitive health benefits. + Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. + Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options. + Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution. + Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 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 development opportunities. + Tuition assistance https://engineering.tamu.edu/information/esac/educational-assistance-programs.html + Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance. Helpful Applicant Information Required Materials for Application: + Resume/CV + Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor/former supervisor. + Letter of interest Compensation Philosophy: + Recruit and retain high-performing workforce through competitive compensation and career development including career pathing, coaching and skills development. + Offer total rewards, flexible benefits, professional development, performance recognition and work-life balance. + Ensure resources are readily available and utilized to attract and retain the highest quality researchers, faculty, and staff. Employment Eligibility Verification + If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in delay of start date. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.