Job Description

Filing Deadline: Wed 3/26/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 03/17/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 03/26/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position requires a U.S. Passport and ability to work at sea.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, participates in the configuration, fabrication and testing of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical sub-systems. Performs full assembly operations and the associated test procedures. Refurbishes instruments returned from the field and prepare for re-deployment. Performs final testing, programming, and shipment preparation. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience using hand tools (wrenches, drivers, drills etc) for mechanical assembly and fabrication. Working knowledge of electro-mechanical fabrication and quality assurance principals.

  • Experience using Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel to organize parts list, BOM information, track parts orders, and display relevant information in an effective way. Ability to use built-in spreadsheet functions.

  • Working knowledge of electronic schematics, component datasheets, soldering, operation of test equipment for electronics.

  • Organizational skills to maintain laboratory space, tools, supplies, and equipment.

  • Knowledge of laboratory, shop safety procedures.

  • Ability to work in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work with a diverse group of people, to communicate clearly, and to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.

  • Analytical skills, and attention to detail. Able to exercise independent analysis in the lab and the field to develop appropriate recommendations.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proven ability to multitask and work independently while effectively organizing and prioritizing a high volume of responsibilities to meet deadlines. Skilled at quickly adapting to changing priorities while exercising sound judgment and taking initiative.

  • Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and to re-direct efforts to meet operational needs, requiring frequently changing and balancing competing priorities; must be able to function at a high level in a team environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  1. Passport required for seagoing operations and travel to foreign ports. 

  2. Ability to travel to remote locations and go to sea under adverse weather conditions. 

  3. Ability to obtain certification to ship hazardous materials according to IATA (International Air Transport Association) and IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) regulations (UN3090, UN3091).

  4. Ability to obtain forklift driver certification, 4500 pound rating minimum. 

  5. Ability to obtain TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) card for secure port access.

  6. Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $56,814 - $68,215 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $27.21 - $32.67

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).


If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

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