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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: BROCHURE
POSTING DATE: July 19, 2024
Definition of Classification:
The Robotics/Prototype Specialist advises university administration on opportunities for integrating facility offerings into the curriculum; train students, staff, and faculty through hands-on demonstrations and technical workshops; as well as 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 application of computer science/information technology including robotics and prototyping to architecture and design.
- Delivering 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. Maintains electromechanical equipment.
- Troubleshoots Robotics System
- Testing performance of robotics assemblies
- Tests performance of electrical, mechanical for integrated systems or equipment
- Works with Making Complex Manager on updating student technician training manual and facility use protocol - 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.
- Maintaining the Digital Fabrication Lab equipment and facility in exceptional working order.
- Enforcing Making Complex policies and protocol regarding equipment use and safety, and the development of 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.).
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Individuals with experience in computational design who are early in their career 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.
- 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 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 to 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 or kneel or crouch to file; bending, squatting; climb stairs; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to 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 computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.
DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver's License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
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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