Engineering Technician Senior

Technical Support Specialist

Provide technical and/or computer services to support the department's research and teaching efforts. Provide assistance to faculty and students while promoting compliance with safety regulations.

Essential Functions

• 20%-40% Instruct students and faculty in the appropriate use of machinery, electronic instruments, and computers. Perform various design, construction and troubleshooting procedures.
• 20%-25% Maintain, install, and repair technical equipment.
• 20% Consult with vendors and oversees purchasing activities to properly secure technical items, supplies and computer equipment for the department.
• 15% Monitor specific environmental, health and safety regulations. May administer UNIX and NT systems and provide PC and network support to staff.

Education

Requires 18 months of education or training beyond high school. Associates degree preferred.

Experience

Requires a minimum of 4 years experience in hardware repairs, machining, and electronic design. Strong communication skills required. Knowledge of Windows, machine tool and die making and troubleshooting of undergraduate laboratory equipment required.

Leadership

Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of student and/or temporary workers.

Physical Requirements

Moderate physical effort required involving long periods of standing, walking on rough surfaces, bending and/or stooping; periodic lifting of moderately heavy items (over 25 lbs.-50 lbs.).

Working Conditions

Routine discomforts from exposure to moderate levels of heat, cold, moisture/wetness, noise and air pollution. May involve routine/occasional exposure to light chemical substances or hazards (radiation, chemicals, diseases, heights and moving parts).

Application Instructions

In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Application Deadline

Review of applicants will begin on September 25, 2025.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable): For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Sena Jodoin Email: sjodoin@uakron.edu

Background Check Statement: The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement: It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.