Robotics/Prototype Specialist
Robotics/Prototype Specialist
POSITION CODE: WDBRY
DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: School of Architecture
APPOINTMENT: Staff, 40 hours/Full-time, Twelve (12) Months
SALARY RANGE: $24.18 - $25.87 per hour
HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: 6 months
AVAILABLE: Immediately
BENEFITS OVERVIEW: https://www.redlands.edu/globalassets/depts/human-resources/forms--documents/2024-benefits-overview-eff-7_1_2024-to-12_31_2024.pdf
POSTING DATE: July 19, 2024
Definition of Classification:
The Robotics/Prototype Specialist advises university administration on opportunities for integrating facility offerings into the curriculum; trains students, staff, and faculty through hands-on demonstrations and technical workshops; and consults, coordinates, and aids in the use of facility automation technologies on design and research projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supports the application of computer science/information technology including robotics and prototyping to architecture and design.
- Delivers effective orientations and technique demonstrations to all students, staff, and faculty who wish to use the Robotics Lab.
- Installs, programs, or repairs programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors. Programs robotic equipment and maintains electromechanical equipment.
- Troubleshoots Robotics System.
- Tests the performance of robotics assemblies.
- Tests the performance of electrical, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.
- Works with the Making Complex Manager on updating student technician training manuals and facility use protocols, including updating robotics guidelines.
- Maintains service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
- Engages in recruitment and development activities, including facility tours and demonstrations.
- Helps grow the design thinking and maker culture in the university community.
- Identifies and purchases new or replacement equipment as M.C. or curricular needs develop.
- Maintains the Digital Fabrication Lab equipment and facility in exceptional working order.
- Enforces Making Complex policies and protocol regarding equipment use and safety, and develops new lab policies before and as the need arises.
- Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:
Experience/Training/Education:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, Information Technology, or related field (e.g., Art, Architecture, Industrial Design, Engineering, etc.).
- Individuals with experience in computational design who are early in their careers and will need training in robotics are encouraged to apply.
- Basic proficiency in the use of relevant software and hardware.
- Working knowledge of coding in one of the following: Grasshopper, Python, C, C++, C#.
- Basic proficiency in digital fabrication equipment including laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC routers, CNC mills, etc.
- Familiarity with fabrication facility safety best practices.
- Strong organizational skills.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with electronic prototyping technologies.
- Familiarity with other advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Experience with Rhinoceros and Grasshopper.
- Demonstrated aptitude for creative problem-solving.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Basic proficiency in the use of relevant software and hardware.
- Working knowledge of coding in one of the following: Grasshopper, Python, C, C++, C#.
- Basic proficiency in digital fabrication equipment including laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC routers, CNC mills, etc.
- Familiarity with fabrication facility safety best practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
- Simple to complex reading, writing, clerical, and math ability.
- Aptitude to learn new and evolving technology and recommend ways to improve the position's efficiency.
- Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
- Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
- Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Working Conditions:
Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls assure health and comfort.
Physical Demands:
Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch to file; bend, squat; climb stairs; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and provide information; vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; read fine print and operate a computer; hear and understand voices over the telephone and in person; and lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions, typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics, and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT
http://www.redlands.edu/human-resources/employment/
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MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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