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 the Project Administrator, this position will support the daily equipment and system needs. The core job duties are:

Sets up assembles and installs equipment, parts, measurement systems and instrumentation to research, test and evaluate the backflow prevention assemblies and other hydraulic equipment.

Operates and maintains standard equipment, instrumentation and measurement systems that research, test and evaluate the backflow prevention assemblies and other hydraulic equipment.

Demonstrates and instructs in the operation of equipment, measurements systems and instrumentation used to research, test and evaluate the backflow prevention assemblies and other hydraulic equipment to students and visitors.

Provides direction and oversees the students participating in the research, test and evaluation of the backflow prevention assemblies and other hydraulic equipment.

Records test data and may prepare standard reports, charts or graphs to reflect results and performs 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.

Oversees the process of complaints that are received on the backflow prevention assemblies.

Sets up assembles and installs, as needed, the backflow prevention assemblies needed for the Course for the Training of Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers.

Prepares status reports on the overall progress of activities such the laboratory evaluation, the complaints of the assemblies and the equipment used in the Tester Training Course.

Assists with the Course for the Training of Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the mission of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Viterbi staff are expected to facilitate a culture of support and service, to model civility and respectful engagement at all times, and to maintain the highest ethical standards and to maintain strict confidentiality across all facets of their work.

Additional Information:

This is an onsite position at USC’s University Park Campus located in Los Angeles, California. This position is not eligible for remote work.

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.75 - $29.15. 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.

Required Applicant Documents:

A resume/CV and a cover letter are required. Please feel free to upload your application materials in a single document.

USC and the Viterbi School:

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is.

Founded in 1905, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering is named for Andrew Viterbi who developed an algorithm to connect the world’s citizens. Similarly, the school, located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international business in the heart of the Pacific Rim, is a hub for entrepreneurship that connects students from 64 countries.

USC Viterbi is a pioneer in restoring sight to the blind; restoring memory to sufferers of Alzheimer’s; and socially assistive robots to aid seniors with stroke or children with autism. It is the home of the first operational quantum computing center in academia. Our alumni include Neil Armstrong, first human on the moon; A.C. Mike Markkula, co-founder of Apple; and Wanda Austin, former CEO of the Aerospace Corporation.

The USC Viterbi School is consistently ranked among the top graduate programs (U.S. News and World Report). Under the leadership of Dean Yannis C. Yortsos, the school helped re-imagine the 21st century engineer, pioneering the Grand Challenge Scholars Program in schools across the globe. Our mission is to serve California, the nation and the world. At USC Viterbi, we call this the enabling power of Engineering+.

Education Specialized/technical training with related undergraduate study in Mathematics and Physics Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Work Experience 3 years Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience as a technician in a related field with knowledge and skill in use of applicable equipment, instruments, tools and safety procedures. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Uses a variety of equipment & tools such as recorders, generators, oscilloscopes, gauges, motors, lasers, drill presses, welding equipment, etc. Uses computer for data analysis & reporting.