Advanced Manufacturing & Service Center Laboratory Specialist

The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University is one of the largest academic units at NC State, offering BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Aerospace Engineering (AE) and conducting a large research enterprise in support of technology advancement in the State of North Carolina and throughout the US.

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50% of the position will involve working with Senior Design laboratory and Research Fabrication Shop in the department. Primary focus will involve manufacturing machining equipment. Position will be expected to fabricate specialized components or devices for use in research or course instruction.

The range of duties includes, but is not limited to: primary operation of water jet; assist Laboratory Manager with ME 416 and ME 200 class as needed; assist Research Fabrication Facility Supervisor with fabrication of research projects that require machine work; assist Research Fabrication Facility Supervisor with all CNC programming, set-up and operation of all CNC machines in MAE Department's Research Fabrication Facility and the ME Senior Design Laboratory; assist in the consultation with researchers and faculty concerning materials, design etc. ; assist with the laser cutter and 3D printing: laboratory audits; MAE annual inventory certification and assist building liaison.

Laboratory safety is an important element of this position. Work requires knowledge of advanced manufacturing concepts and design, precision machining, 3D modelling and CNC machine operation, manufacturing practices and procedures, laboratory operations, regulatory and safety requirements, and planning. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and required knowledge of CNC (laser cutter, waterjet, lathes, milling machines) and additive manufacturing equipment, as well as knowledge of reverse engineering using laser scanners. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and required knowledge of calipers, micrometers and laser scanning arm. Responsible for lab safety training for all new graduate students and training undergraduate and graduate students on machines. Performing work in a manner so as to provide proper safety conditions to all personnel and property involved.

50% of the job will be operation of the hot press facility that is part of Service Center. The job involves:

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

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