ENGINEER II #00025648

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri S&T seeks qualified individuals for the position of our internal Director of Technical Services and Facilities Management. This role supervises MAE's electronics technicians and machine shop personnel in the installation and maintenance of the department's physical assets.

Management/Administrative Duties:

• Facility, Safety & Space Management
  • Oversee research and instructional lab facilities, ensuring equipment maintenance, safety compliance (including required signage and key card access), and proper coordination with campus police and health/safety teams
  • Maintain and update space use inventories in collaboration with the department chair
• Technical Shop Supervision & Staffing
  • Manage the technical shop (electronics and machine shops), including workflow prioritization, time sheet management, staff evaluations, and hiring/replacement processes
  • Plan for long-term equipment needs and shop operations
• Inventory, Files & Purchasing Oversight
  • Oversee department capital equipment inventory (with annual verifications), file access lists, work order systems, and equipment checkout processes
  • Assist with planning, budgeting, and purchasing support for lab and shop equipment, including capital purchases and installation coordination with Physical Facilities

Technical Duties

• Equipment Design & Development
  • Collaborate with faculty and graduate students on the design and development of instructional and research experimental equipment, involving significant mechanical and electrical design work
• Installation & Setup of Equipment
  • Manage the installation and implementation of research and instructional equipment to support program needs
• Software & Event Support
  • Provide LabVIEW support (installation and programming) for labs
  • Offer technical assistance for special meetings and events (e.g., managing checkout computers, sound equipment, and audio-visual systems)

A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure may be required.

• Background in and demonstrated technical skills with pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, electronic and instrumentation systems
• Background in and demonstrated technical skills with project and personnel management
• Background in and demonstrated skills in managing program budgets
• Clear communication skills with work order process
• BS in engineering or technical field, or equivalent combined education and experience (e.g., 10 years or more working experience in electronic and mechanical system design and fabrication).

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $58,960 to $75,879.12 annually.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 11
University Title: ENGINEER II
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

KUMMER COLLEGE
Established in 2022, The Kummer College serves as a pathbreaking model for social impact, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a future-oriented STEM-focused university. Supported by the Kummer Institute Foundation at Missouri S&T, this unique college integrates key academic, co-curricular, and administrative activities related to technology commercialization, business innovation and entrepreneurship, systems thinking, and economic development. Within The Kummer College lives several departments: Department of Business and Information Technology (BIT), Department of Economics, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE), Kummer Student Programs and the Division of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (TTED).

COLLEGE of ENGINEERING & COMPUTING (CEC)
Missouri S&T's College of Engineering and Computing is the largest of three colleges at S&T, accounting for approximately 80% of the total enrollment (about 4,500 undergraduates and 800 graduate students). The college includes more than 170 ranked faculty members who serve in 16 undergraduate programs, all with master's and doctoral equivalents organized into nine academic departments. The college recently added a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in bioengineering, both starting in fall 2024. Missouri S&T, supported by the College of Engineering and Computing, is nationally recognized for its career outcomes and ROI.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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