Engineering Technician

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduates, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words-we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees! 1. Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage. 2. Choose from two generous retirement plans: 3. Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 5% employee contribution, 9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting. 4. State Employees' Retirement System (SERS): 8.25% employee contribution, 2.25% employer contribution + pension calculation, 10-year vesting requirement. 5. 6. 100% tuition waivers for you and your eligible dependents upon completion of probationary period! 7. Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more! See full details in link below (for PASSHE Benefits) Full Benefits Summary (PDF) The School of Engineering at Shippensburg University is currently seeking applications for an Engineering Technician. The successful candidate will support the operation, development, and maintenance of Mechanical and Civil Engineering laboratories. This position will be responsible for laboratory setup, equipment procurement and installation, equipment operation and maintenance, safety protocols, and instruction support. The successful candidate should have a general understanding of Mechanical and/or Civil Engineering laboratory practices and the ability to learn and work with a diverse range of laboratory equipment and technologies. The candidate will have a flexible schedule, but may have to work some evenings and weekends to meet the students' needs. Key Responsibilities 1. Set up, procure, install, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment. 2. Develop and implement laboratory safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment. 3. Schedule and conduct laboratory sessions and assist students with course assignments. 4. Support and supervise student projects, research activities, and engineering competitions. 5. Collaborate with faculty and department administration on laboratory and instructional needs. 6. Participate in student recruitment activities and engage prospective students and families by showcasing laboratory facilities and hands-on learning opportunities Laboratory Areas The position supports laboratories in a variety of Mechanical and Civil Engineering areas, including: 1. Materials & Manufacturing: Furnaces, injection molding, CNC lathes and mills, sheet metal forming, welding, and cutting/forming equipment. 2. Materials Testing: Static, fatigue, creep, hardness, corrosion, microscopy, nondestructive testing, and specimen preparation. 3. Engines & Machines: Gasoline and diesel engines, pumps, turbines, vibration, governors, bearings, cams, shafts, gears, chains, belts, balancing, gyroscopes, and centrifugal force equipment. 4. Thermodynamics & Fluids: Pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, piping systems, flow and friction measurements, drag/lift testing, turbines, pumps, and hydrology equipment. 5. Structural Materials: Concrete preparation and testing, and testing of steel trusses, beams, and columns. 6. Geotechnical/Soil: Percolation, filtration, void content, soil compaction, confined and unconfined testing, expansion, and swelling. 7. Water Resources: Water quality testing, spectrophotometers, calorimeters, turbidity meters, titration systems, reactors, water puri ication, filtration, and drainage equipment. Full job description will be provided at time of interview.