Responsible for technical project management, equipment oversight, student mentorship, and cross-departmental advising to support high-impact engineering and innovation. The role also supports students and researchers through the invention disclosure process in collaboration with relevant institutional partners.

• Lead and manage technical projects involving researchers, inventors, and student teams.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between project stakeholders and technical resources
• Oversee daily operations and long-term planning of the fabrication lab and associated facilities.
• Maintain functionality, safety, and compliance of lab operations and specialized equipment.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols, training, and maintenance schedules.
• Provide hands-on technical support, design reviews, and educational resources to promote learning and innovation including guiding students through complex engineering, prototyping, and manufacturing processes
• Advise faculty and staff across departments on selection, installation, and operational use of technical equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to align equipment and processes with research and educational goals.
• Provide technical input and context to help identify and protect intellectual property.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment following safety and housekeeping standards
• Inspect finished products to ensure conformance to design specifications and quality standards
• Maintain accurate records of materials used, time spent, and completed tasks.
• Assist in the maintenance and calibration of fabrication tools and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• 4 years of experience in a fabrication, prototyping, machining, technical lab environment or related field

Certifications or Licenses:

• None

• Demonstrated project management experience with complex, interdisciplinary technical projects.
• Strong understanding of prototyping tools, equipment, and fabrication techniques.
• Knowledge of lab safety protocols and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with technical versatility.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Experience with standard fabrication tools and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of welding and metal finishing processes.
• Strong math, measurement, and problem-solving skills.

• Occasional evening or weekend hours for project deadlines or lab emergencies.
• Requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety procedures.
• Exposure to noise, fumes, sharp tools, and heavy machinery.
• Requires standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and repetitive motion for extended periods.
• Use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, CNC machines, and other fabrication tools