Position Overview:

Reporting to the Laboratory Director, the Manufacturing Engineering Lab Technician is responsible for supporting the manufacturing engineering classes and lab facilities within the School of Engineering. This critical role supports the operations within each lab area to ensure lab safety and maintenance. They will work with faculty teaching the courses to ensure that the laboratory activities are prepared as the faculty desires with the necessary support. This person may also work with other faculty and students on their research projects, if needed. 

About the School of Engineering 
Wentworth is an institution known as a university of opportunity with a high return on investment for its graduates. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and innovate through experiential learning and a student-centered approach to education. 
 
The School of Engineering is the largest academic unit within Wentworth, serving approximately 1,800 students in eight undergraduate engineering programs: biological, biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, electromechanical, engineering, and mechanical. In addition, the school has Master of Science degrees in civil, computer, and electrical engineering. Our curriculum provides practical, hands-on experience through laboratory-intensive courses. 
 
Our faculty comprises individuals from wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences where collaboration is highly encouraged and supported, and our School has no department boundaries. Another point of pride is that our faculty members include those with significant industrial, consulting, entrepreneurial, and project management experience. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Setting up and performing experiments, tests, and measurements to support engineering projects and research

• Assisting with the design, development, and testing of products, systems, and processes 

• Adapt labs as needed, which may include testing, recording, and writing up changes

• Utilizing CAD software and other relevant software programs for creating models and drawings

• Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment

• Monitor, inspect, or test mechanical equipment

• Track material needs for courses

• Creates, revises, and modifies equipment documentation

• Purchase materials and produce expense reports for lab-relevant materials

• Supervise department student employees (co-ops and work study), when applicable

• Ensure faculty, students, and staff (including all student employees) using a laboratory are aware of and following proper lab safety procedures and safety responses

• Maintain records of signed student lab safety agreement sheets

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements (education, experience, skills): 

• Minimum of associates degree, or certificate, or substantive relative experience

• Minimum 3 years of relative industry experience

• Strong technical knowledge of engineering principles and procedure 

• Familiarity with standard lab safety guidelines 

• Demonstrated ability to understand and know how to use the computerized and other automated equipment necessary for the testing and analysis of samples, equipment, and materials

Preferred Qualifications (additional credentials, licensure, experience, skills): 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field 

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance 

• Interaction with faculty and/or students at an institution of higher education- ideally in the engineering discipline

• Prior experience SolidWorks software is a plus

   Position Details and Work Environment: 

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position (37.5 hours/week)

• This is an hourly position that is eligible for overtime

• This is a campus-based, on-site position

• Work may require personnel protective equipment (PPE)

• Work is performed in an office or laboratory 

• Physical demands may include sitting, standing, stooping, walking, and lifting at least 50 pounds