Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
S3916P
Home Org Name
Civil Engineering (Orgn : 128601)
Division Name
Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering
Position Title
Advanced Structural Engineering Lab Technician
Job Class Code
JB03
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
Limited Term Length
One Year
Job Summary
The College of Engineering's Civil and Environmental Department is accepting applications for an Advanced Structural Engineering Lab Technician at the Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory ( ASEL ).
This position will perform work associated with laboratory and / or research equipment installation, fabrication, maintenance, and / or repair.
This includes the setup of hydraulic actuators, structural steel testing frames, steel cutting, wood formwork assembly, and concrete placement.
The Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory ( ASEL ) at Auburn University is a 45,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility for experimental characterization and performance testing of engineering materials, structural components, structural systems, geotechnical materials, and integrated soil-structure systems.
The three areas of ASEL are the large-scale structural and geotechnical testing laboratory, concrete materials laboratory, and administrative wing.
Check us out here : https : / / eng.auburn.edu / asel /
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Formal AU Job Title : Engineering Technician
Essential Functions
Instruct and assist students in ASEL procedures and use of test equipment.
Collaborate with students and faculty for the design and execution of large-scale structural and geotechnical research projects.
Fabricate research specimens (steel, concrete, and wood).
Assemble test setups using an array of tools and equipment (e.g., crane, forklift, and scissor lift).
Assist with installation of sensors and data acquisition systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level I : Associate's Degree - Coursework in Engineering related field.
Level II : Associate's Degree - Coursework in Engineering related field plus 2 years of experience in the practices of assisting in engineering design and manufacturing.
Level III : Associate's Degree - Coursework in Engineering related field plus 4 years of experience in the practices of assisting in engineering design and manufacturing.
Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.
Level IV : Associate's Degree - Coursework in Engineering related field plus 6 years of experience in the practices of assisting in engineering design and manufacturing.
Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.
Substitutions Allowed for Experience :
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Experience in the practices of assisting in engineering design and manufacturing
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
None Required.
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$33,230 - $65,420
Job Category
Engineering
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in :
Auburn
State position is located :
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
09 / 06 / 2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
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