Engineering Technician I

The Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research in the Viterbi School of Engineering is seeking an Associate Engineer to join its research team. Under the direction of Laboratory Management, this position will support the daily equipment and system needs.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Conduct laboratory evaluation in accordance with the Operations Manual, SOPs, Work Instructions, Policies, and the Manual for Cross-Connection Control.
* Responsible for setting up assemblies and installing equipment, parts, measurement systems, and instrumentation to research, test, and evaluate backflow prevention assemblies and other hydraulic equipment. Operate and maintain standard equipment, instrumentation, and measurement systems used to research, test, and evaluate backflow prevention assemblies and other hydraulic equipment. Demonstrate and instruct others in the operation of equipment, instrumentation, and measurement systems to students and visitors
* Provide direction and oversee student workers participating in the research, testing, and evaluation of the backflow prevention assemblies and other hydraulic equipment.
* Record test data and prepare standard reports, charts, or graphs to reflect results and perform routine analysis to check accuracy, applicability, and reasonableness of data and test results for the research, test, and evaluation of the backflow prevention assemblies and other hydraulic equipment.
* Working with the Laboratory Management, assist with and/or supervise the complaint process, calibration of equipment, internal audits, or other roles assigned at the discretion of management
* Prepare status reports on the overall progress of activities regarding laboratory evaluation
* Interface with manufacturers to update them on project status and address other concerns they may have
* Assist with the setup of assemblies and building of test stands for use with the Course for the Training of Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers
* Assist with the Course for the Training of Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers
* Under the direction of the Laboratory Management, support the daily equipment and system needs
* Assist with other aspects of the Foundation's operations at the direction of the Foundation Management
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & TEAM STRUCTURE
* Reports to: Evaluation Coordinator/Manager, the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Compensation: The hourly rate range for this position is $28.66-$36.03. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
* Work Modality: This is an on-site position at the USC Foundation's Laboratory located at 3022 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, California. This position is not eligible for remote work.
* Disclaimer: This description outlines the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve based on departmental priorities and program needs.