Student Machine Shop Manager (50% FTE)
Physics Department
Summary of Job Details
Responsible for management of the Student Machine Shop, which requires journeyman level engineering/machining experience to instruct and supervise students, post-docs and other shop users on student machine equipment and tools to provide students with the experience required to design and fabricate complex experimental equipment for research labs. Serves as instructor of record for formal classes on machine shop techniques (Intro to Machining, Physics Senior Lab), including development of individual class projects. In consultation with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) develops, teaches, and ensures a high degree of safety protocol in the student shop. Responsible for management of the student shop budget and inventory; responsible for maintenance of student shop equipment.
Required Qualifications
1-3 years of experience in the construction, fabrication, assembly, and testing of equipment.
1-3 years of experience utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software.
1-3 years of experience machining in a student or professional shop environment.
Excellent communication and listening skills to effectively collaborate with and advise a wide variety of customers.
Organizational abilities and decision-making to prioritize work assignments.
Analytical and judgement skills to conduct analyses and develop appropriate recommendations.
Working knowledge of metallurgy.
Special Conditions of Employment
Satisfactory conviction history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: M-F; 20 hours per week, variable between 8am and 5pm
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Application review begins 8/7/25
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #79939