Technical Laboratory Coordinator (Mechanical Engineering)

Location: Main Campus, College Station, Texas, United States. The role is focused on face-to-face student education and supervision and operates primarily during evenings and weekends.

Company

hirify.global is the research and engineering organization of the Texas A&M University System, supporting engineering education, applied research, workforce development, and technology transition.

What you will do

• Lead training sessions for mechanical engineering students on manual shop equipment, CNC machines, and related software.
• Provide technical and instructional support to students, staff, and faculty in the machine shop and rapid prototyping studio.
• Fabricate steel, aluminum, and other parts from drawings, prints, or verbal instructions to specified tolerances.
• Manufacture gears, threads, shafts, adapters, jigs, and fixtures to close tolerances.
• Maintain and repair metal parts, tools, equipment, and laboratory systems.
• Supervise students in the safe use of equipment and support laboratory operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Three years of related laboratory operations experience.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and sketches, perform mathematical computations, multitask, and work cooperatively.
• Patience and empathy when working with college-age students and untrained individuals.
• Ability and willingness to work primarily during evenings and weekend hours and to work on the College Station main campus.

Nice to have

• Five years of related experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Defined benefit retirement plan with an 8.25% employer contribution, plus voluntary retirement programs.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Professional development, LinkedIn Learning access, tuition assistance, and educational release time.
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs supporting work-life balance.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or CV and three work references with contact information, including at least one supervisor or former supervisor.
• A letter of interest may be required depending on the position.
• Employment requires completion of the federal I-9 employment eligibility verification, credential verification, and a criminal history check.