Laboratory Specialist - Mechatronics and Robotics Systems
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Laboratory Specialist - Mechatronics and Robotics Systems
Pay Grade Level
CNSS Lab Ass.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Benefits
Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems
Department
Technology
Campus Location
Escanaba
Min Salary
$15.00
Max Salary
$15.00
FTE
.37
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time
Position Type
Staff
Job Summary/Basic Function
The primary responsibility of this grant-funded, temporary position is to provide lab support assistance for the Mechatronics and Robotic Systems program. This person will report to the Dean of Business, Technology and Workforce with daily direction from the Mechatronics Department Faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree seeking student in Mechatronics and Robotic Systems or related degree.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrate skills in effective written and oral communication.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows, and Linux as well as computer systems preferred.
Knowledge of safe use of hand tools and power tools preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
NA
Months Per Year
9
Hours Worked Per Week
15 hours per week
Work Schedule
As scheduled by supervisor
Supervision Exercised
NA
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Business, Technology, and Workforce Development
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Travel requirement
Job Duties
Job Duty
• Assist with maintaining Mechatronics labs (400, 400A, 400C, and 402E), lab equipment, servers, and workstations.
• Actively support student success by assisting Mechatronics faculty with labs and classroom support (open lab, equipment operation, technology assistance, etc.)
• Assist in lab maintenance and equipment recommendations or selection of vendors to fix or return failed components.
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of lab inventory and tools (6S practices)
• Perform special projects assigned by the Mechatronics faculty (building, designing, programming, 3D Printing, etc.) support equipment and fixtures for the lab or classroom.
• Provide information related to career exploration at the direction of the Mechatronics faculty.
• Assist in maintaining positive relationships with employers and advisory board members.
Department Information
Contact(s)
Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Meffer, Human Resources Specialist
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Contact Fax
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S256P
Posting Date
09/18/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
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