Department Information
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting Faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Techs Faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nations top 20 universities for research and development spending and is No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Techs Mission and Values
Georgia Techs mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
Students are our top priority.
We strive for excellence.
We thrive on diversity.
We celebrate collaboration.
We champion innovation.
We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
We nurture the well-being of our community.
We act ethically.
We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good, breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.
Job Summary
Provide intermediate-level mechanical engineering services in support of either the operation and maintenance of campus facilities, mechanical systems and utilities, or systems and equipment associated with research efforts within an academic or research unit or laboratory. This position will interact on a consistent basis with facilities management and utilities personnel, or research management and faculty, as well as co-workers, vendors, suppliers, and contractors. This position will typically advise and counsel facilities or lab management. This position will supervise: NA.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Participate in the design, installation, and testing of mechanical systems and components.
Job Duty 2 -
Develop engineering project schedules.
Job Duty 3 -
Conduct analyses of mechanical system performance; prescribe corrective action where required.
Job Duty 4 -
Develop plans and specifications for mechanical systems and components.
Job Duty 5 -
Troubleshoot mechanical systems; may involve calibration and repair work.
Job Duty 6 -
Prepare drawings, schematic diagrams, and other documentation associated with mechanical components and systems.
Job Duty 7 -
Provide input to and administer project engineering budgets.
Job Duty 8 -
Interact with vendors regarding procurement and delivery issues.
Job Duty 9 -
Participate in project reviews to ensure conformance with quality standards and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Job Duty 10 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Experience
Four to six years of job-related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE)
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Mechanical Engineering Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Customer & Research Support
Required Technical Skills
Fusion 360
3D CAD modeling
CAM programming
Toolpath generation
CNC machining workflows
SolidWorks
Part and assembly design
Sheet metal design
Weldments
Engineering drawings and GD&T
CAM Software
CNC programming
Tool selection
Manufacturing optimization
Mechanical design and fabrication
Welding processes and fabrication methods
CNC machining
Manufacturing process improvement
Material selection and design for manufacturability (DFM)
Proposed Salary
Pay Range: $70,000-$83,763/yr.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
SKILLS
This job requires the application of mechanical engineering principles, processes, and practices; the application of regulations, codes, and safety practices associated with mechanical systems; the utilization of basic and advanced computer applications, including those specific to areas of responsibility; and communication.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individuals race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position does not require security clearance.
Location: Atlanta, GA
Background Check
The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.