What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Technician position at Caltech?
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Job Summary
Design, fabricate, and test a wind tunnel and vacuum chamber to evaluate fiber optic cable interactions with lunar regolith simulant. This role involves developing and assembling specialized testing equipment, utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software for precision design, and ensuring high-quality fabrication. The Project Technician will support research by maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, optimizing test conditions, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols to produce accurate and reliable results.
Essential Job Duties
- Design, construct, assemble, test, calibrate, modify, and install specialized equipment and systems, both newly developed and existing.
- Utilize CAD software, blueprints, sketches, and schematics to develop and refine equipment.
- Operate machinery, hand and power tools, and other equipment for fabricating, testing, and modifying instruments, components, and systems.
- Develop time and cost estimates, determine material requirements, and establish methodologies for project execution.
- Order materials and supplies as needed for equipment fabrication and laboratory operations.
- Provide technical support for laboratory experiments, ensuring compliance with protocols and safety regulations.
- Evaluate the performance and reliability of equipment and implement necessary modifications.
- Perform additional functions incidental to research and development technician duties.
Salary : $47 - $63
