Engineering Technician

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Engineering Technician Department Civil and Mechanical Engineering Position Category Administration/Management Posting Number SP00882 Position End Date (if other than Permanent) Hours per Week 37.5 Salary Range The anticipated annual salary range is $67,000-$76,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Full/Part Time Full Time Type of Position Permanent

Position Summary Information

General Description/Position Purpose

Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduates, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words-we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success

Shippensburg University offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees!

• Effective first day of employment: low-cost medical insurance plus free dental, vision, hearing, and prescription coverage.

• Choose from two generous retirement plans:

• Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 5% employee contribution, 9.29% employer contribution, Immediate vesting.

• State Employees' Retirement System (SERS): 8.25% employee contribution, 2.25% employer contribution + pension calculation, 10-year vesting requirement.

• 100% tuition waivers for you and your eligible dependents upon completion of probationary period!

• Generous paid time off, employer-paid life insurance, and so much more!

See full details in link below (for PASSHE Benefits)

Full Benefits Summary (PDF)

The School of Engineering at Shippensburg University is currently seeking applications for an Engineering Technician. The successful candidate will support the operation, development, and maintenance of Mechanical and Civil Engineering laboratories. This position will be responsible for laboratory setup, equipment procurement and installation, equipment operation and maintenance, safety protocols, and instruction support.

The successful candidate should have a general understanding of Mechanical and/or Civil Engineering laboratory practices and the ability to learn and work with a diverse range of laboratory equipment and technologies.

The candidate will have a flexible schedule, but may have to work some evenings and weekends to meet the students' needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, procure, install, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Develop and implement laboratory safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
• Schedule and conduct laboratory sessions and assist students with course assignments.
• Support and supervise student projects, research activities, and engineering competitions.
• Collaborate with faculty and department administration on laboratory and instructional needs.
• Participate in student recruitment activities and engage prospective students and families by showcasing laboratory facilities and hands-on learning opportunities

Laboratory Areas

The position supports laboratories in a variety of Mechanical and Civil Engineering areas, including:

• Materials & Manufacturing: Furnaces, injection molding, CNC lathes and mills, sheet metal forming, welding, and cutting/forming equipment.
• Materials Testing: Static, fatigue, creep, hardness, corrosion, microscopy, nondestructive testing, and specimen preparation.
• Engines & Machines: Gasoline and diesel engines, pumps, turbines, vibration, governors, bearings, cams, shafts, gears, chains, belts, balancing, gyroscopes, and centrifugal force equipment.
• Thermodynamics & Fluids: Pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, piping systems, flow and friction measurements, drag/lift testing, turbines, pumps, and hydrology equipment.
• Structural Materials: Concrete preparation and testing, and testing of steel trusses, beams, and columns.
• Geotechnical/Soil: Percolation, filtration, void content, soil compaction, confined and unconfined testing, expansion, and swelling.
• Water Resources: Water quality testing, spectrophotometers, calorimeters, turbidity meters, titration systems, reactors, water purification, filtration, and drainage equipment.

Full job description will be provided at time of interview.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have at least:

• An Associate's degree in mechanical engineering or related field;
• Demonstrated hands-on technical/mechanical work experience in machining and welding;
• Ability to draw/read sketches using engineering graphics software
• Interpersonal skills necessary to support students and faculty to carry out projects and maintain labs and equipment.
• Must have an understanding of implementing safety measures required by Pennsylvania Labor & Industry.
• The candidate will have a flexible schedule, but may have to work some evenings and weekends to meet the students' needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 09/25/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

For full consideration all candidates should apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu with acceptance of materials until the search has been closed. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

All Shippensburg University employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the University's core values of teamwork and collaboration, dependability, initiative, problem solving, and clear communication. University employees are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the campus community. They will strive to maintain integrity, effectiveness and efficiency by upholding customer service throughout all levels of performance.

All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation.

Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers and other related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take part in the maintenance of a safe campus.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have an Associate's Degree in mechanical engineering or related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have an understanding of implementing safety measures required by Pennsylvania Labor & Industry?

• Yes

• No

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Employer website

• Indeed

• CareerLink

• HigherEd Jobs

• LinkedIn

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• • Are you a current employee of Shippensburg University?

• Yes

• No

• • What interests you about working at Shippensburg University?

• Benefits

• Salary

• Tuition Waiver

• Working in Higher Education

• Closer To Home

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• List of References

Optional Documents