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Yale Engineering Innovation And Design PositionWorking at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!This position advances Center for Engineering Innovation and Design's (CEID) hands-on learning mission by providing senior-level instructional and technical guidance across the machine shop, wood shop, and digital fabrication resources. The role combines shop oversight, technical instruction, and project advising in areas including traditional fabrication methods, CAD/CAM workflows, CNC milling and routing, and design-to-prototype development. Working with students across courses, student organizations, and independent projects, the position helps build the technical judgment and practical skills needed to translate ideas into well-executed projects and prototypes. Applications received by 10/8/26 will be prioritized.This is a 2 year fixed duration role with the possibility of continuation.Required Skills and AbilitiesStrong organizational and record-keeping skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Excellent communication skills for training users and collaborating with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students.Demonstrated experience with prototyping and fabrication tools and processes, digital fabrication, and CAM/CAM workflows.Strong knowledge of shop safety practices and shared fabrication environments.Strong communication, teaching, collaboration, problem-solving, and independent judgement skills.Preferred Skills and AbilitiesPhD in a relevant scientific field or extensive relevant experience in laboratory management and instrument maintenance.Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, design, manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.Proven ability to mentor and train staff and students effectively.At least five years of relevant professional experience, including substantial experience in a student-facing or instructional prototyping and fabrication environment.Principal ResponsibilitiesParticipates in the planning, conceiving, designing and implementation of highly specialized state of the art instrumentation equipment and apparatus for a multi-faceted research projectSolves engineering and design problems to ensure that equipment meets the objective of the studyDevelops reports and proposals for research project outlining machinery available, direction of the design, and development of new instrumentation.Determines available resources such as electrical and mechanical components and equipment.Develops cost and time estimates for specific equipment design. Ensures time and cost estimates are met.Supervises and monitors work of professionals and solicits consulting work from outside labsManages quality control of work performed on research projects.Teaches research support theories and design.May perform other duties as assigned.Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five years of related experience in a research development facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Salary Range $68,000.00 - $120,500.00The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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