Instrument Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Instrument Specialist
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Other
Department	Engn-Materials Science & Engn
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Instrument Specialist (Machinist) for the School of Engineering. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Provides equipment design in collaboration with the Energy Storage Research Group, then devise the best way to produce the item that meets the team requirements. Fabricates precisely engineered custom pieces, parts, and tools to be used in equipment or to facilitate other process in the laboratories. Other duties include setting up, maintain and repair of equipment to maintain good operation of the laboratory. Designs, develops, and maintains scientific research and specialized teaching instrumentation. Requires training users on the proper use of machine equipment and oversight of their operations and safety.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	05
Position Salary	24 hours a week
Annual Minimum Salary	66697.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	84422.000
Annual Maximum Salary	102147.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree preferably in Engineering or a closely related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Also requires a minimum of two years’ of related experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general engineering design process and associated tools/equipment. Machine tool skills on milling machine, lathe, etc. Demonstrated ability to utilize basic drafting programs to translate the material needs into electronic design and into machine language code for milling operations. Excellent communication skills to communicate and interact effectively with staff and students to extract needs and translate into design and finished product. Ability to diagnose and repair laboratory equipment. Maintain small vacuum pumps and equipment which require routine maintenance. PC computer operation.
Preferred Qualifications	Moderate electronics wiring skills and circuit design. 3-D printing experience. Experience on HAAS CNC Machine tools. Advanced machining skills / history and material knowledge.
Equipment Utilized	Mill, Lathe, Basic Drafting.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be able to lift metal stock and move compressed air tanks.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0751
Posting Open Date	03/29/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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