Engineering Technician

Job Summary

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for an Engineering Assistant to join the Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering Department. This is a temporary, casual, position, and is eligible for casual benefits.

Engineering Assistant II

With some supervision, applies acquired knowledge of established procedures to the assembly, testing, and use of equipment in support of engineering projects related to oceanographic research.

Engineering Assistant III

With little supervision, applies a broad knowledge of established procedures to the assembly, testing, or calibration of equipment developed and used in support of engineering projects related to oceanographic instrumentation.

The internal working title for this position could be either Engineering Assistant II, or Engineering Assistant III. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education & experience. 

Essential Functions

Engineering Assistant I

Assists in assembly, maintenance, and repair of equipment with instruction and advice; exercises judgment in selecting or adapting procedures and equipment; Selects and operates standard test equipment, records test data, and performs routine analyses; Conducts various tests or experiments to troubleshoot and correct minor malfunctions.

Engineering Assistant II

Performs non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity given well-defined objectives and technical advice from a supervisor or engineering staff member; Fabricates and constructs complex components of instrumentation requiring care and accuracy, seeking advice as necessary; Uses computers to run application programs or to do simple programming tasks; Uses CAD systems to prepare schematics, drawings, or parts lists; makes recommendations concerning these items; May direct field operations in area of specialty

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

As deemed necessary by supervisor

Education & Experience

Engineering Assistant I

High School or equivalent plus three years' mechanical or electronics experience, or Technical School training plus one year related experience, or one to two years' progress toward an engineering or related degree.

Engineering Assistant II

High School diploma or equivalent plus six years' mechanical or electronics experience, or Technical School training plus four years' practical experience, or two to three years' progress toward an engineering or related degree.

Special Requirements

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