Specialist, Innovation and Fabrication Lab

2 days ago


Rockville MD United States University of maryland Full time
Specialist, Innovation and Fabrication Lab

Functional Title: Specialist, Innovation and Fabrication Lab

Category Status:

Applicant Search Category: Staff

Unit: USG-Shady Grove Center

Hiring Range: $28/hr - $40/hr

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., providing unique opportunities for faculty and students.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

This position is located in Rockville, MD at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on individual to oversee operations of the Innovation & Fabrication Labs located in the Biomedical Sciences and Engineering (BSE) Building.

Representative Duties:

  • Operate and be responsible for manual and computer-controlled fabrication equipment located in the maker space.
  • Develop, document, optimize and validate standard operating procedures within each of the lab/maker spaces.
  • Handle responsibility for safety procedures, working with regulatory bodies such as Environmental Safety (ESSR) and the Fire Marshal’s office as needed.
  • Coordinate maintenance schedules. Maintain equipment; troubleshoot, document and correct system malfunctions.
  • Optimize maker space operations, working with academic partners to determine use cases, project needs, and support for academic courses and extracurricular projects.
  • Actively work with students to ensure safe operations of equipment, provide skills instruction, and advise on component design and construction.
  • Coordinate Lab Use: Schedule, train, mentor and qualify lab users including campus and partner staff and student staff on various systems and equipment.
  • Coordinate software maintenance and upgrades with USG IT staff.
  • Manufacture and fabricate parts, assemblies, testing and research apparatuses; optimize manufacturing processes and operate a broad range of equipment with a focus on quick turnaround prototyping.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

  • Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment (preferably with additive and/or subtractive manufacturing equipment).
  • Experience in the use and maintenance of machine tools and prototyping equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of establishing safety and training procedures.
  • Skilled in completing projects from initial designs to final fabrication.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to resolve challenging technical problems.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Ability to execute multiple projects, and meet scheduled milestones and deliverables on time.

Preferences:

  • Experience using Solidworks, MasterCam, and/or CAD/CAM software.
  • Experience in the use and maintenance of machine tools including band saws, lathes, knee mills, and CNC milling machines.
  • Experience with mechanical design, fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience in technical writing, specifically onboarding, standard operating procedures, and safety plans.

Additional Information:

Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Date: 09/23/2024

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Best Consideration Date: 10/15/2024

Physical Demands: Standing, stooping, bending, working with various types of equipment hands on.

Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland, College Park, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Required Documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of References
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