Undergraduate Teaching Labs Engineer at ASU

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information

Working Title	Undergraduate Teaching Labs Engineer at ASU
Position Location	Alamosa, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?
Research Professional Position	No
Posting Number	202201463AP
Position Type	Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title	Technical/Support III
Number of Vacancies	1
Work Hours/Week	40
Proposed Annual Salary Range	$60,000-$80,000
Employee Benefits	Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date	01/03/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on	10/31/2022
Description of Work Unit	Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, CO and Adams State University (ASU) in Alamosa, CO have developed a partnership to deliver a CSU-branded, accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering on ASU’s campus in Alamosa, CO. ASU and CSU will provide all of the necessary coursework for enrolled students in the program to obtain a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. ASU will provide all lower division (100 and 200-level) courses and CSU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering will provide all upper division (300 and 400-level) courses on the ASU campus in Alamosa. These upper division courses will be taught by CSU Department of Mechanical Engineering faculty who are permanently located in Alamosa. The agreement on course delivery has been documented via a signed Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions. Each of the required courses will be offered at least once per academic year. The Undergraduate Teaching Labs Engineer will be based in Alamosa, CO and work on the Adams State University campus.The person who holds this position will be an employee of CSU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and responsible for many aspects associated with the experiential learning portion in this Mechanical Engineering degree program. ASU is a state-supported regional comprehensive university in Alamosa, CO. ASU is Colorado’s premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is also a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) with over 54% of our students representing diverse backgrounds. We have a high percentage of first-generation students and an equally high percentage of students who are Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in physical and social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts, business and nursing, and specializes in educator curricula in several disciplines. ASU also offers graduate degrees in history, art, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education; and has a doctoral (PhD) program in counselor education. ASU has an active athletic program, both in participatory sports and in athletics educator training. The Adams State Grizzly athletic teams compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Position Summary	The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University is seeking an Undergraduate Teaching Labs Engineer on Adams State University’s (ASU) campus in Alamosa, COto provide long-term consistent, professional support of its instructional laboratories (materials science and engineering, thermo/fluids, dynamics and vibrations, and mechatronics). The individual will be working with faculty and staff members and undergraduate students at ASU in support of instructional laboratories, and be responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the equipment in the undergraduate laboratories; this includes but is not limited to: trouble shooting, installing, repairing, and reconfiguring lab equipment, data acquisitions systems and software packages. The selected individual will also develop written laboratory practices, implement new apparatus and control software, and supervise and observe undergraduate students, ensuring undergraduate labs are operated in a safe manner.
Required Job Qualifications	BS degree in Engineering; Ability to move 50 lbs of lab equipment, tools and materials with a dolly, regularly and when necessary without additional personnel to assist; Experience with an instrumentation-related laboratory (e.g. metrology, structures, materials, robotics); Demonstrated collaboration with various groups of people, including students, faculty, staff and other collaborators within and external to the University; Proficiency with Windows OS, MS Office (specifically Excel), and demonstrated knowledge / experience with engineering applications such as MATLAB, LabVIEW; Excellent written communication skills; and Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date. Driving a truck and transporting equipment is sometimes required. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the start date. Mechanical Engineering will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications	Master of Science in engineering or related field; Three years relevant industry or academic experience in an experimental laboratory; Experience with instrumentation, data loggers, sensors (acquisition, installation, application, calibration, recording), and controls; Fabrication experience (specifically CNC experience); Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects and priorities; Proficiency with a wide variety of Windows-based computers at the hardware level (i.e., memory, hard drives, optical and other storage devices, wired and wireless networking), system backups, and computer cloning; Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision; and Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
Diversity Statement	Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category	Lab Operations
Duty/Responsibility	Be responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the equipment in the Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories. This includes, but is not limited to, maintenance, repair, reconfiguration, and operations of equipment. Work with faculty to maintain and upgrade/replace laboratory equipment and supplies and support infrastructure as necessary. Assist with developing written laboratory practices, protocols and lab manuals. Implement new apparatus, experiments, control software and GUI’s, and infrastructure. Modify, debug, and implement control software (e.g., LabView, MatLab, etc.). Install, maintain and repair a variety of data acquisition systems and software packages. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair/replace computer systems used for data acquisition and testing machine control. Install new equipment including but not limited to testing machines, data acquisition systems, controls, pumps, valves, meters, etc.
Percentage Of Time	60%

Job Duty Category	Student Staff Supervision and Mentoring
Duty/Responsibility	Work closely with Learning Assistants (LAs) and/or Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) to ensure that Undergraduate Teaching Lab sections are prepared for and executed as planned. Supervise undergraduate student assistant(s). Ensure undergraduate labs are operated in a safe manner.
Percentage Of Time	20%

Job Duty Category	Lab Administration
Duty/Responsibility	Coordinate training, tracking and disposal of hazardous waste. Manage Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory fees in consultation with Department staff.
Percentage Of Time	10%

Job Duty Category	Inventory Management
Duty/Responsibility	Manage all ME Undergraduate Teaching Labs tools and equipment on loan. Be responsible for maintaining and updating the Department’s capital equipment inventory. Execute proper disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete equipment for the Department. Manage inventory of consumables (test samples, pressure and temperature sensors, load cells, cabling, electrical and electronic spares, hydraulic spares, cleaning supplies, etc).
Percentage Of Time	10%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	People interested in this opportunity must submit a cover letter, which addresses how education and professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment	Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License
Search Contact	Steve Johnson, [email protected]
EEO Statement	Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement	Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.