Title: Engineering Laboratory Technician

Department: Engineering and Media Technologies

Number of Positions: 1

Classification:  3 on- campus

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Position Summary: The overall purpose of this job is to provide technical support for lab equipment and computers in the Electrical Engineering Technology labs and offices.  Order/maintain supplies and software used for student labs.

Essential Functions: 

20% Repair or replace defective laboratory equipment

20% Maintain laboratory and office computers ( Both Hardware and software)

10% Teach labs as needed.

10% Maintain calibration of laboratory equipment

10% Order/ Maintain supplies used for student labs.

5% Research / Order new software.

5% Research / Order new lab equipment.

5% Maintain stock of commonly used parts for quick response to problems.

5% Supervise student workers.

5% Maintain Microsoft deployment images for Electrical Engineering labs

5% Design and build new lab equipment

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.

Job Requirements: 

An Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical, Engineering Technology or related field from an accredited institution OR the ability to obtain an Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical, Engineering Technology or related field from an accredited institution within (1) year of initial employment date and a minimum of 5 years related work experience, 

OR,

A high school diploma/GED equivalent and 7 years related work experience with the ability to obtain an Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology or related field from an accredited institution within (5) years of initial employment date (candidates must take 6 credit hours per academic year). 

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

With an Associate’s degree or higher: a minimum of 5 years related work experience. Without a degree: a minimum of 7 years related work experience supporting instrumentation, programmable logic controllers, 3 phase motors, and general electrical systems, to include at least one year supporting computer hardware, software and networking.

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.

Physical Demands: Good manual dexterity is need while working on small electronic circuits.

Moving lab equipment, computer, and printers. 5lbs to 65lbs.

Must be able to hear to interact with students and coworkers.

Must have good visual acuity to work with small electronic circuits.

Must be able to detect colors to identify some electronic parts.

Hazards: Exposure to flux and lead fumes while soldering. Chance of burns while soldering.

Exposure to high voltage while repairing equipment.

Full-time Employment Benefits:

• Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA 
• Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
• Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
• Sick Leave Bank
• Longevity Pay
• Many opportunities for professional development

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu.

If you are interested in this position, click on Apply located below or Apply Now in the upper right-hand corner. 

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