Job Details

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at OHIO University invites applications to the Mechanical Systems Technician position.

This position provides support to research and teaching labs in the Department of Physics & Astronomy. The employee takes concepts from students and faculty and turns them into working physical machines (prototypes). They also repair and maintain existing lab equipment and repair, maintain, and upgrade the workshop.

Primary Accountabilities Include:

1. Designing/Drafting/Machining/Fabricating prototypes and one-off scientific apparatus.
2. Installation of prototypes in labs.
3. Repair/rebuild/improve lab equipment such as telescopes, microscopes, vacuum pumps, and lab fixtures.
4. Repair, rebuild, and maintain the shop equipment.
5. Upgrade workshop equipment and facilities.
6. Upcycle obsolete equipment.
7. Recover materials for reuse in future projects.

Minimum qualifications:  The applicant must have:

• Vocational or technical training prior to the start date of the position.
• One year of work related experience.

An equivalent combination of experience/education may be substituted.

Salary:  The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program.

Additional information or to apply:  If you would like to know more about this position, or to apply by 11:59pm on July 28, 2024, please visit this link:  https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/49973.