Biomedical Engineering Equipment Tech (Temporary)

Biomedical Engineering Equipment Tech (Temporary)

Job no: 542332
Work type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Full Time, Education Support Professionals, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Biomedical Engineering Department Chair, this temporary position is responsible for managing and maintaining laboratory spaces and instruments, as well as supporting instructors with lab and student project activities. The incumbent is responsible for protecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing specialized equipment, as well as arranging equipment service visits, and maintaining precise equipment records. This position ensures compliance with existing lab safety protocols, conducts safety training for students, and ensures a safe learning and work environment. The incumbent supports the maintenance and operation of specialized or custom equipment, sensors, and research systems to meet the specific needs of educational and research projects and coordinates the usage of shared lab resources between classes and research. The incumbent is responsible for placing equipment orders, handling installations, calibrations, and repairs, and provides guidance to students on lab and equipment use.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to design, fabricate, operate, and assemble prototypes and unique equipment, typically one-offs for research applications and independent projects. The scope of these prototypes varies greatly from mechanical, electro-mechanical, electronic, to specialized equipment.
• Ability to ensure a safe working environment, compliance with university, state, and federal safety guidelines, maintain safety records, and conduct safety inspections.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations to support design and other work, to read and understand wiring schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals, and to safely operate a variety of manufacturing equipment.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to two years of journey-level or skilled experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of scientific or technical equipment in the specialty area to which assigned such as mechanical, electromechanical, electronics or in the specialized category including construction and fabrication and some precision work or requiring trade or craft skills working with a variety of unique materials.
• Equivalent to two years of semi-skilled experience maintaining and repairing scientific or technical equipment or related experience in the type of equipment to which assigned as part of instructional support activities may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Equivalent to two years of trade school or technical arts training with specialization in the type of equipment repair to which assigned, completion of an apprenticeship program, or completion of a full military specialization in the required type of equipment maintenance and repair for one year of the required experience.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $62,000 - $86,000 annually
Classification Range: $53,064 - $95,976 annually

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.