How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Who We Are
Michigan Engineering provides scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world. We seek to improve the quality of life by developing intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, creating collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promoting an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Maternity and Parental Leave
Responsibilities*
Laboratory Support 60%:
- Provides technical support and directs undergraduate and graduate students on designing, fabricating, and testing their experiments.
- Manages the daily operation of all departmental wind tunnels, coordinates, and provides diverse support to all outside vendors using the wind tunnel facilities.
- Maintains the student group work area, including assisting with technical aspects of designing, building, and testing prototype experiments and test rigs.
- Trains all users of the student machine shop in safety specified by Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and maintains all machines and tools in the shop.
- Builds displays, scientific apparatus, and models using materials other than metal.
- Assists the Aerospace Engineering Technician Team with jobs requiring multiple personnel.
- Mentors, advises, and works with students in the development, manufacturing, and assembly of mechanical components.
- Develop standard operating procedures for departmental equipment.
- Train and supervise operators in operation of large equipment.
Infrastructure Maintenance and Improvements 30%:
Maintain, repair, and operate large equipment such as vacuum pumps, air compressors, and mechanical systems across all Aerospace Engineering facilities, including off-campus sites.
Safety Compliance and Security 10%:
- Trains all users of the student machine shop in safety specified by the department and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).
- Emergency Response team member trained in CPR, First aid and AED
Required Qualifications*
- Two years of experience in a technical vocation.
- Ability to effectively use and operate various tools and equipment, and a high skill level with basic hand tools.
- Ability to effectively move equipment and materials weighing at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to travel throughout various areas of building(s) with or without stairs/elevators.
- Ability to work and interact in a professional and effective manner with faculty, staff, and students.
- Strong knowledge of safety, compliance, and hazardous materials protocols.
- Competency with using a personal computer, email, and software (e.g. gmail, Microsoft products).
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and coordinate efforts across multiple stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or related field.
- 4+ experience in a technical vocation.
- Experience supporting research operations in laboratory environments preferably within academia.
- Operated wind tunnels.
- Experience welding and instrument making.
- Experience with 3D printing.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
Routinely moves audio/visual equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus for various classroom and event needs.
Occasionally ascends/descends ladders to service lights.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position during the entire shift.
Constantly position self to install computer equipment, including under desks.
Requires the ability to travel to various locations to conduct work and deliver materials.
This position requires inspection of sites to detect safety concerns.
Additional Information
A higher salary may be considered for an extraordinarily qualified candidate.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.