BELS Teaching Lab Junior Engineer

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The IRD for this job is: 09-21-2026

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Originally founded in 1997, the Baskin School of Engineering is the first professional school at UC Santa Cruz. Over the past 20 years, Baskin Engineering has become a unique 21st-century school of engineering and technology, characterized by evolutionary growth fueled by ongoing research opportunities that open new areas of intellectual inquiry. Baskin Engineering has grown to include six academic departments, various research centers, and institutes, and it has ambitious plans for further programmatic growth. The focus of Baskin Engineering's educational programming is to instill strong basic knowledge for sound practice in science and ethical engineering for the well-being of society, and its diverse curricula facilitate creative thinking and prepare students for productive and rewarding careers. Baskin Engineering is focused on building collaborative connections and expanding instruction and research activities for faculty and students at UC Santa Cruz, both at its Santa Cruz campus and at its campus in Silicon Valley, the international center of technological innovation.

Baskin Engineering champions new ideas and upholds the UCSC Principles of Community.

The Baskin Engineering Lab Support (BELS) group operates and supports all specialized teaching labs in the Baskin School of Engineering. BELS provides hardware engineering, embedded software engineering, and technical support services specifically related to instruction for Baskin Engineering. BELS schedules services and operates the specialized undergraduate engineering teaching labs, including a small fabrication space at Baskin Engineering. BELS instructional labs are primarily located in the Baskin Engineering and Engineering 2 buildings, but at times, BELS supports instruction at other main campus buildings and off-campus locations, such as Westside Research Park (WRP). BELS also provides technical advice, design, fabrication, poster printing, 3D printing services, laser cutting, circuit board fabrication, and equipment loans and rentals to undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers, and faculty, sometimes via recharge or miscellaneous fee reimbursement. Additionally, BELS operates the Baskin Engineering receiving services and provides support for audio-visual equipment in the Baskin Engineering event spaces.

More information can be found at https://bels.engineering.ucsc.edu/

JOB SUMMARY

The BELS Teaching Lab Junior Engineer supports more than 20 lab courses across multiple departments and instructional spaces, directly impacting more than 1,600 students each quarter. The incumbent oversees specialized equipment, test and measurement instrumentation, and software essential for instructional purposes. These tools are crucial for hands-on learning, the practical application of theoretical concepts, building core technical competencies, and enhancing the quality of education provided by Baskin Engineering.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $32.09 - $44.10/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: TX Union

Job Code Classification: 004756 (RSCH AND DEV ENGR 1 TX)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

50% - Instructional Lab Support

• Sources and purchases lab supplies, assembles technical kits for engineering courses, and distributes course supplies to students.
• Maintains inventory control for instructional equipment, components, and course kits.
• Responds to requests, maintains supplies, and conducts maintenance on specialized systems such as poster printers, 3D printers, laser cutters, circuit board milling/routing machines, and other systems yet to be determined, learning these systems thoroughly and developing and documenting procedures to maintain systems and respond to requests.
• Moves and secures equipment as needed, including fabricating and installing physical security devices such as cables and padlocks.
• Verifies operation and troubleshoots multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other test equipment.
• Provides basic-level training on the use of multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other test equipment to teaching assistants and undergraduate students.
• Identifies and implements improvements to BELS processes and service delivery, including designing and building solutions that increase the unit's capacity to support a growing range of instructional and technical services.
• Provides training to students on the safe use of fabrication lab equipment such as laser cutters, drill presses, and hand and power tools.
• Advises and provides design/fabrication services to research labs via recharge reimbursement, as time permits.

10% - Computer Support for Lab Workstations

• Installs and runs updates for specialized lab software.
• Creates master images for lab computers and distributes them accordingly.
• Troubleshoots software and hardware issues with lab computers.

20% - AV Support for Baskin Engineering Events Spaces

• Operates and troubleshoots installed AV systems.
• Provides all necessary support to users of Baskin Engineering event spaces for the operation of installed AV systems.

20% - Electronics Stockroom, Poster Printing & Receiving Backup

• Maintains and updates electronic stockroom inventory.
• Assists students and faculty with sourcing materials from the stockroom and suppliers.
• Operates the poster printing service and updates process instructions for poster printing.
• Assists Baskin Engineering receiving personnel with the receiving and shipping of materials as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and methods to perform entry-level professional engineering functions.
• Analytical skills and strong skills in attention to detail.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Analytical and judgment skills to conduct analyses and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner.
• Experienced in operating lab benchtop test and measurement equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, etc.
• Ability to solder circuit boards and components.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing computer programs in at least one major computer programming language such as Java, C, C++, C#, or Python.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience installing, configuring, upgrading, troubleshooting, and remediating issues on Windows systems.
• Ability to solder surface mount components.
• Experience using 2D or 3D CAD software.
• Experience programming microcontrollers or system-on-a-chip devices.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various AV hardware.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• The selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

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.

• "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:
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.