Tech Spark Manager - Mechanical Engineering

Innovation. Interdisciplinary collaboration. Complex problem solving. In Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, faculty members, researchers, and students are revolutionizing focus areas in advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics. In addition, they are using their expertise in interdisciplinary research centers across the university.

Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a Tech Spark Manager to join their team.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by managing the Tech Spark prototyping facility to meet all educational goals, programmatic initiatives, and ensuring a safe and fair use of resources, and such other tasks as assigned to you.

Core responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of Tech Spark to support academic, research, extracurricular, and entrepreneurial activities. 

• Performing regular safety checks and training for all users of the Tech Spark facility, which consists of multiple shops and fabrication areas.   Ensure that all users have successfully completed training to gain access to the facility and equipment.   

• Managing all workflow, maintenance, safety policies, access controls, usage data, documentation, scheduling, reservations, and purchasing for Tech Spark prototyping facility.

• Ensuring compliance with all university health and safety policies.

• Hiring and training of student workers.

• Collaborating with the Tech Spark Faculty Director to develop and implement high-level initiatives that are supported by professional staff and student workers.

• Setting schedules and supervising day-to-day activities of Instructors and student workers to meet all Tech Spark programmatic needs including teaching, open hours, and facility improvement.

• Holding staff open hours to provide fabrication/prototyping/design expertise, mentorship, guidance, and technical assistance to students, faculty, and staff for academic, research, and extracurricular activities of design-build projects.

• Teaching courses, delivering training events, and supporting other programmatic activities for TechSpark.

• Working in close partnership with the Tech Spark Faculty Director.  Together, set Tech Spark educational and programmatic goals, as well as assist in curriculum development.

• Collaborating with the Tech Spark Faculty Director to execute projects for new partnerships brought in by the Tech Spark Faculty Director.

• Managing partner courses to enhance educational programs across the college of engineering.

• Interacting effectively and courteously with people at all levels of the organization to help them engage in the facility for courses, research, extracurricular, and entrepreneurial activities.

• Other duties as assigned

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Associates degree required (bachelor’s degree preferred)

• 5-8 years of relevant work experience

Requirements:

• Successful background check

• Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays . Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and so much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our Benefits page .

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Technicians

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

More Information: 

• Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon ” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. 

• Click here to view a listing of employee benefits

• Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. 

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