Physics Demo Lab Engineer

Job Purpose:

To ensure the long-term preservation, operational readiness, and systematic organization of the Physics Demo Lab's valuable equipment collection. The role is dedicated exclusively to maintaining, developing, and cataloging demo experiments, independent of teaching or lecture preparation duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive maintenance, repair, and renewal of all demo lab equipment.

• Systematically organize the lab by creating and maintaining clear inventory and maintenance lists.

• Fabricate custom or replacement parts for damaged or incomplete experiments.

• Manage lab resources and ensure availability for key activities

• Support physics outreach workshops for ages 8-16, as required.

Qualifications:

• A University degree in Production, Applied Arts, or Engineering or a degree from a 5-year Industrial Technical Institute.

Essential Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Design & Fabrication:

• High proficiency in AutoCAD & SolidWorks.
• Proven ability to maintain, develop, and manufacture parts for physics demonstration experiments.

• Organization & Data Management:

• High ability to create, manage, and migrate inventory data using MS Access & Excel.
• Experience in establishing a structured database for equipment tracking, maintenance scheduling, and procurement.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive, hands-on problem-solver.

• Meticulously detail oriented.

• Passionate about organization and preserving a scientific legacy.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.