Texas Inventionworks, Facilities And Machines Manager, Cockrell School Of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas, United States
Base: $65,000 + depending on qualifications; bonus...
5+ years managing fabrication labs
Experience with cnc machines and laser cutters
Knowledge of osha and nfpa safety standards
The role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of machines, tools, and facilities within a 25,000sf innovation hub serving 3,500 students annually

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of machines, tools, and facilities within a 25,000sf innovation hub serving 3,500 students annually.
  • The position requires developing and delivering machine training and safety certification programs while maintaining high machine uptime and a strong culture of safety.
  • Employees receive outstanding benefits including 100% covered employee health premiums, a defined benefit retirement plan with matching funds, and free access to campus libraries and museums.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of machines, tools, and facilities within a 25,000sf innovation hub serving 3,500 students annually.

Salary

Base: $65,000+ depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health benefits, TRS retirement match, paid vacation, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years managing fabrication labs
  • Experience with CNC machines and laser cutters
  • Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA safety standards
  • Budget management and purchasing experience
  • Preventive maintenance coordination skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience mentoring students in technical settings
  • Background in early-stage product development
  • Familiarity with digital access control systems
  • Prior higher education sector experience
  • Welding, machining, and woodworking expertise

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • Five or more years of relevant facility management experience
  • Criminal history background check required for finalists

Work Rights

Not specified

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