Job Description
Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!
Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace
With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.
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Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!
- Generous Time Off: Relax with 15 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
- Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
- Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
- Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
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Opportunity:
Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard!
Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that’s at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.
The College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technician/Instructor to join one of the most innovative and dynamic undergraduate engineering education programs in the country. This role is crucial to the smooth operation of our lab facilities and the success of our students' learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in engineering test facilities and equipment, along with a passion for teaching and mentoring students.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations of the engineering lab, ensuring all equipment, including wind tunnels and propulsion systems, is functioning optimally.
- Provide technical support and expertise in the use of engineering test facilities and equipment.
- Assist in the preparation and execution of laboratory experiments and demonstrations.
- Work closely with students, guiding them through course work and project activities, and fostering a hands-on learning environment.
- Maintain and calibrate lab equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and implement innovative lab activities and projects.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops for students on the proper use of lab equipment and techniques.
- Other duties as assigned
The College of Engineering (COE) faculty are housed in a modern academic complex, which is adjacent to robotics, mechatronics, propulsion, and wind tunnel laboratories. The COE faculty also make extensive use of the Aerospace Experimentation and Fabrication laboratory complex. This building consists of a fabrication suite, space systems lab, structural dynamics lab, materials science lab, mechanical testing lab, structures lab, and dedicated faculty research labs. The recently completed Propulsion and Aerodynamics Complex is a 12,000 square foot building that houses resources and space for both the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Departments. The STEM Education building is home to the Robotics and Thermal-Energy Labs, our Rapid Prototyping Lab and the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium. All of these labs feature state-of-the-art equipment for undergraduate student use.
Qualifications
• Technical degree or certification in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field.
• Proven experience in managing and operating engineering test facilities and equipment, particularly wind tunnels and propulsion systems.
•Strong understanding of engineering principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to mentor and instruct students.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of faculty, staff, and students.
Materials may be submitted in electronic form through careers.erau.edu. Queries may be submitted via email to the Mechanical Engineering Chair, Elliott Bryner brynere@erau.edu
The successful candidate shall have a strong interest and ability to teach undergraduate courses and laboratories and to perform applied research. The ideal candidate will be willing to mentor and collaborate with students on research and student projects. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communications skills, and a strong command of the English language are required.
