Overview
The Automotive Technician, Fabrication provides technical support for the Mechatronic Vehicle Systems (MVS) Laboratory research team in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering. This involves mechanical design and fabrication of test equipment, maintenance, and repair of fleet of test vehicles. Also requires regular operation of autonomous test vehicles. This position reports to Prof. Amir Khajepour and MVS Lab Director.
This position is contingent on funding.
Responsibilities:
Technical Support for Mechatronic Vehicle Systems
Test vehicle fabrication and assembly
Vehicle operation for testing and data collection
Human interface development
Support for autonomous vehicle system testing
Design and construct simple analog and/or digital circuits, specific to research projects
Assist with the design and development of research equipment and methods
Technical Support for Mechatronics Courses
supervise, instruct, and mentor students
create and develop labs, demonstrations, and workshops
design and construct mechanical systems for labs
develop written instructions and manuals for students
supervise, instruct, and assist with MVS lab student projects
Health and Safety
Promote and maintain safety standards
Manage assigned labs by: maintaining MSDS inventory, maintaining equipment inventory
Conduct workplace inspections in areas assigned
Maintain training levels
Qualifications:
College diploma in Engineering with a focus on Fabrication and Automation
Several years of experience with Automation systems and industry fabrication
A strong aptitude for fabrication, mechanical, and electrical technologies and systems is essential. Must have good knowledge and operational experience in many of the following areas:
Welding
Robotics
Electrical assembly, diagnostics and repair
Data management and data security
Embedded system design, and prototyping
Controls Systems
Data acquisition and Monitoring
Sensor and actuator selection, sourcing, installation, calibration, and filtering
Professional driving on a closed course
Safety standards and procedures
Working outside of normal hours might be occasionally required to deal with emergencies, maintenance, extended run experiments, or upgrades
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