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Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number | S3676P |
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| Home Org Name | Civil Engineering (Orgn: 128601) |
| Division Name | Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering |
| Position Title | Engineering Technician |
| Job Class Code | JB03 |
| Appointment Status | Full-time |
| Part-time FTE | |
| Limited Term | Yes |
| Limited Term Length | |
| Job Summary | The College of Engineering's Civil and Environmental Department is accepting applications for an Engineering 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. Why Should YOU Choose Auburn University?
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| 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. |
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Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
| Minimum Skills and Abilities | Experience in the practices of assisting in engineering design and manufacturing |
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| Minimum Technology Skills | |
| Minimum License and Certifications | None Required. |
Desired Qualifications
| Desired Qualifications | Experience in the field of concrete materials testing Candidates who are ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician Level I and Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I certified are desired Position specific certifications such as field testing technician certification and concrete technician certification. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range | $31,200 - $57,300 |
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| Job Category | Engineering |
| Working Hours if Non-Traditional | |
| City position is located in: | Auburn |
| State position is located: | Alabama |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | |
| Posting Date | 06/06/2024 |
| Closing Date | |
| EEO Statement | Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | provide 3 references |
| Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://www.auemployment.com/postings/45953 |
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