Job Description

Responsibilities:

This position requires the ability to maintain devices and equipment in various engineering laboratories. It also requires ability to consult with faculty for the purpose of organizing laboratories for the support of teaching and research activities. This person will also assist students with design projects and will need to continue to learn to use new hardware, software, chips, devices, additive manufacturing equipment and programs to keep up with the needs of a changing curriculum. Person will also use their skills to help faculty and students with research projects.

Additional responsibilities include:

Maintain additive manufacturing equipment, electronic equipment and devices in engineering laboratories.

Maintain supplies and component inventory in various engineering laboratories.

Organize laboratories for teaching and research activities, especially when changes are being made.

Assist students and faculty with 3D printing and electrical and electronic design projects.

Install, test, and use new chips, devices, programs, and systems in engineering laboratories.

Work with faculty to establish new capabilities in laboratories or to upgrade or reinstate existing capabilities.

Contribute (plan, coordinate, 3D modeling, rapid manufacturing, electronics, etc.) to faculty and student research agenda.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in Engineering is required. Candidates with a master's degree in Engineering are preferred. Additionally, candidates should have one year of experience in an additive manufacturing and electronics laboratory, which should include experience ordering parts/materials, working with lab instruction and safety, and working with students from a variety of disciplines. Experience gained while earning an engineering degree will be considered.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to understand, evaluate, use, and maintain additive manufacturing and associated equipment, electronic test equipment, both analog and digital, in order to use and repair equipment available in engineering laboratories

Has the people skills needed to work with students effectively as they pursue their design projects

Has the ability to keep records and organize equipment and supply inventories to maintain and operate laboratories

Has the ability to work with faculty as they attempt to develop new experiments or capabilities in the laboratories in order to regularly update labs in an environment of rapidly changing technology

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Broad knowledge of electronics, instrumentation, and computer-based systems.

Broad understanding of additive manufacturing.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.




Background Check Contingencies:

- Criminal History Check

Required Document Attachments:

- Resume

- Cover Letter

- List of References with contact information




About Mercer University

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and  so much more!