UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Engineering Technician II
Job Code: 177111
Grade:
J
OT Eligible:
Yes
Comp Approval:
1/1/2007
JOB SUMMARY:
Builds, tests and designs or participates in the design of equipment, instrumentation or systems.
Sets up, assembles, installs, operates, troubleshoots and maintains equipment and systems.
Performs experiments or tests using complex instrumentation. Demonstrates the operation of
equipment to faculty, researchers, students and visitors. May direct the work of other technicians.
Works under minimal supervision.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
*E/M/NA
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% TIME
______ Builds, tests and designs or participates in the design of equipment, parts,
instrumentation and systems. Produces working prototypes from sketches
provided. Interprets sketches into working drawings for machine shop. Modifies
equipment to meet specific technical requirements.
______
______ Conducts experiments and tests. Extracts, processes, analyzes and documents
test data. Recommends design or other changes based on test results.
______
______ Sets up, assembles, installs, operates and maintains a variety of equipment,
instrumentation and measurement systems. Troubleshoots equipment
malfunctions. Repairs and/or arranges for repair. Cleans and performs ongoing
maintenance on equipment and instrumentation.
______
______ Demonstrates the operation of equipment to faculty, researchers, students and
visitors. May direct the work of other technicians and students and provide
technical guidance for problem solving.
______
______ Prioritizes and allocates resources for a large number of competing projects.
______
______ Prepares status reports on the overall progress of activities. Maintains pertinent
information and documentation records such as test data, equipment repair and
maintenance, inventory acquisitions, handbooks, manuals, and so on.
______
______ Researches, locates and procures needed parts and materials.
______
______ Obtains manufacturing capabilities outside of USC.
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______ Researches and accumulates reference materials for use in experiments.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves
the right to add or change duties at any time.
*Select E (ESSENTIAL), M (MARGINAL) or NA (NON-APPLICABLE) to denote importance of
each job function to position.
EMERGENCY REPSONSE/RECOVERY:
Essential:
No
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Yes In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to
“report to duty” in accordance with the university’s Emergency Operations Plan
and/or the employee’s department’s emergency response and/or recovery
plans. Familiarity with those plans and regular training to implement those
plans is required. During or immediately following an emergency, the employee
will be notified to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other
staff members if needed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
Associate's Degree
Specialized/Technical Training
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
5 Years
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Extensive math/physics. Expert knowledge/skill in equipment usage. Experience in
mechanical design/drafting. Research experience. Knowledge of applicable systems,
hardware & scientific theory.
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Experience:
7 Years
Preferred Field of Expertise:
Knowledge of local supply companies.
Supervises: Level:
Leads one or more employees performing similar work
Comments:
Uses a variety of equipment and tools such as recorders, generators, oscilloscopes,
gauges, motors, lasers, drill presses, welding equipment, etc. Requires strong
communication & interpersonal skills. Uses computer for data analysis & reporting.
SIGNATURES:
Employee: _____________________________________ Date:_____________________________
Supervisor: ____________________________________ Date:_____________________________
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer