Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

09/24/2021

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

0622100

Position Title

Mechanical Engineering Technician II

Department this Position Reports to

Facilities Planning and Operations, Thayer

Hiring Range Minimum

$26.00

Hiring Range Maximum

$30.00

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

N/A

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Thayer Building Manager, the Mechanical Engineering Technician troubleshoots, tests, repairs, operates, and maintains lab mechanical equipment for the Thayer School of Engineering and the Geisel School of Medicine.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Associates plus 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Associates plus 5 plus years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of electronic, electromechanical and digital equipment, research and laboratory equipment, including equipment construction, repair and use.
• Organizational skills to maintain spare parts inventory.
• Understanding of complex safety requirements with a wide range of laboratory equipment.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills for interaction with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and vendors.
• Ability to use appropriate test devices, read and understand technical literature.
• Solid understanding of electronics principles as they apply to related lab equipment.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use computers and Microsoft Office tools. Ability to learn new software as necessary.
• Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
• Ability to react very quickly to new duties and situations encountered on the job.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with a diverse group of students, staff, faculty and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronic engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

David McDevitt

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Ray Garcia

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note that Dartmouth has a COVID vaccination requirement for all employees; visit https://www.dartmouth.edu/hrs/ for details and information on requesting an exemption and/or reasonable accommodation. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/59399

Key Accountabilities

Description

Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains Thayer and Geisel equipment

• Diagnoses lab equipment failure and make repairs, determining the most effective and proficient method: direct repair (completed by this position), manufacturer service, or replacement.
• Ensures compliance with all accrediting bodies, local, state, and federal regulations governing the safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains and repairs Thayer’s DI water system, boilers, autoclaves, XRDs, diamond saws, furnaces, microscopes, and other complex equipment.
• Assists in the oversight of vendors and service contracts.

Percentage Of Time

80%

Description

Instrument Room team

• Responds to requests from students, faculty and staff for issues of equipment, instruments, parts, software, etc.
• Advises on electronic design and on parts selection; provides suggestions for improved design and simplicity and reality checks; draws schematics to illustrate how units operate; and informs how to test to ensure procedures have been executed correctly.
• Answers questions about design, function, and appropriate use of equipment.

Percentage Of Time

20%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents