Engineering Lab Manager

Job Title:Engineering Lab Manager
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 271651
About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Ensures Engineering Lab equipment relevant to each related lab is properly working prior to the beginning of the lab course. Ensures equipment is in safe working condition through inspections and proper maintenance. Makes recommendations for new equipment or upgrade. May supervise assigned staff and/or student assistants.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensures Engineering Lab equipment relevant to each related lab course is in working order prior to the beginning of the lab course
2. May supervise assigned staff and/or student assistants responsible for the completion of tasks and projects related to systematic inspection, detection, and correction of incipient failures of mechanical and electrical equipment or facilities of equipment either before they occur or before they develop into major defects
3. Inspects and adjusts mechanical, mechatronic equipment and systems
4. Performs specific preventive and general maintenance service
5. Purchases Engineering Lab materials, maintains accurate purchase records, vendor relations and contacts
6. Coordinates with students and faculty to ensure the fabrication of components, test specimens and parts for research, lab projects or student projects utilizing 3D Printers, CNC and highly technical machinery and industrial equipment and software
7. Trains students, technicians, and/or faculty in the use of lab and shop equipment
8. Conducts periodic inspections of all engineering systems and equipment
9. Monitors equipment operations, safety protocol and maintains equipment operating logs
10. Implements, coordinates and monitors safety measures for all Engineering Labs

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Associate's, technical, vocational or related degree and/or certificate from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Required Experience
Five (5) years related work experience including previous management or supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certification in welding, CNC machining, Tool and Die, or related fields
Other professional certification related to mechanical, and manufacturing processes from an accredited institution of higher education
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or maintenance

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Willingness to learn maintenance protocol for new systems related to engineering faculty research
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of mechanical Engineering Lab equipment including machines such as 3D Printers, CNC machines, waterjets, welders, tensile/torsion/fatigue testing machines, pressure and vacuum gauges, and various pumps
Knowledge of electrical Engineering Lab equipment including equipment such as DC multi-meters, digital oscilloscopes, and PCB prototype machines
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf