Principal Lab Mechanician (8651C) Job 80112 - Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER)

Job Description

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Principal Lab Mechanician to support the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER). This position will serve as the primary support to the experimental facilities of PEER Lab for faculty research projects and service-to-industry projects.

The successful candidate will have broad knowledge of machine tool technology, metal fabrication, and metal joining processes, as well as three to four years of journey-level metal fabrication and welding skills. They will be responsible for providing technical support to instructional activities, research, and service to industry projects, performing functional design and assembly of new experimental setups, and maintaining and repairing equipment in the lab's experimental facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to instructional activities, research, and service to industry projects
• Perform functional design, fabrication, modification, setup, demolition, and technical support of new and existing instructional or research apparatus
• Maintain, troubleshoot problems, and repair equipment in the lab's experimental facilities
• Assist in the research for new laboratory equipment needed, including specifications, cost, and availability

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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