Overview

The Department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University is seeking candidates for a TES Engineering Technician position. The selected candidate will provide technical assistance with ongoing projects; examples include, but are not limited to, providing electrical and electronic support and performing maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.

Responsibilities

Essential functions but not limited to the following:

Provide electrical and electronic support
Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
Assist with installation and fabrication of equipment
Assist with preparing specification and parts lists, and procure parts and supplies for fabrication shop
Oversees the cleanliness and presentability of Biosystems Engineering laboratories
Assist with managing Biosystems Engineering vehicle fleet
Perform other duties as assigned by the department head

Qualifications

Associate degree from an accredited institution in a technical or scientific field.
Two years of experience in fabrication, equipment troubleshooting, and electrical systems
Valid driver’s license

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to use and operate machining shop equipment/tools such as lathes, milling machines, and welders.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States by the start date and continue working legally during the term of employment.

Why Work at Auburn?

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
Assistance with special projects
Seasonal work
Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU students are not eligible for TES.

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