A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

At Michigan Engineering, we develop the talent and technologies that move society forward and serve our state and national interests. Through discovery and innovation, we create the foundational knowledge and practical technologies to solve not only today's most pressing challenges, but also power industries and change lives. Our programs and community are designed to promote personal well-being and achievement, enabling everyone to unlock their potential and contribute with confidence.

Instructional Lab Operations & Support (50%)
Provide operational leadership for instructional laboratories, including scheduling, lab setup and support, equipment and asset management, and resource distribution. Collaborate with faculty, Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs), and Instructional Assistants (IAs) to ensure instructional spaces, materials, and equipment align with course objectives. Support fabrication and prototyping activities through the use of makerspace technologies and tools, including 3D printing, laser cutting, soldering, assembly, and testing.

Robotics Garage Management & Operations (30%)
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Robotics Garage, including access control, inventory management, tool and equipment oversight, and documentation of shared resources. Serve as a technical resource and mentor for students, supporting hands-on learning, student organizations, outreach initiatives, hackathons, and robotics demonstrations.

Robotics Test Facility Operations & Safety (20%)
Coordinate scheduling, operational readiness, and maintenance activities for departmental robotics testing facilities and specialized laboratory spaces. Promote and enforce laboratory safety standards, verify compliance with required training and procedures, and serve as a liaison with facilities and departmental staff to address maintenance, repairs, and infrastructure improvements.

• Education & Experience
  Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Technical Fabrication & Prototyping
  Demonstrated hands-on experience fabricating, assembling, and modifying components for electromechanical or robotic systems using a variety of fabrication methods and tools, including additive manufacturing, laser cutting, machining, and other prototyping technologies.

• Hardware Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  Experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining laboratory equipment, robotics hardware, electronics, and fabrication tools. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues in a research and instructional environment.

• Software & Computing Skills
  Working knowledge of Python and familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems. Ability to support robotics platforms, laboratory computing environments, and basic software troubleshooting.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position primarily based at the Ford Robotics Building in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.