Lab Technician

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Who are we?
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) is an agency of the State of Texas and member of The Texas A&M University System. For 75 years, TTI has addressed complex transportation challenges and opportunities with innovation, objectivity, and unmatched technical expertise. Our staff delivers excellence, value and thought leadership to ensure our research sponsors achieve their goals.

Our Mission and Vision

• Our Vision - TTI leads in the creation of knowledge that transforms transportation for the benefit of society.

• Our Mission - TTI delivers practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to improve the movement of people, data and goods through research, education and technology transfer.

Our Work Environment

• Entrepreneurial culture

• Affiliation with Texas A&M University students and faculty

• Ability to work with nationally recognized experts

• Ability to help train the next generation of transportation professionals

• Premier office and research facilities and equipment

• Accredited laboratories and safety proving ground

• Outstanding research support services

• Hybrid work environment/telecommuting

• Flexible work hours

• Family friendly

• High staff retention rates

• Leadership development and wellness programs

• Data allowance and home office equipment reimbursements

• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

• Tuition reimbursement program (if eligible)

Our Employee Benefits
TTI employees can choose from several health coverage options offered by The Texas A&M University System for themselves and their families, as well as numerous other benefit programs.
https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/

What you need to know

• The primary duty station for this position will be TTI RELLIS campus in Bryan, TX. Due to the nature of this position, there is not a hybrid remote option available.

• The salary range for position is commensurate. Final salary will be determined based on the applicant's qualifications and experience.

• A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

• In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

Job Summary
Under general supervision of Construction Supervisor, assists with research preparations, carries out procedures, prepares and constructs objects and structures, operates equipment, prepares, documents, and/or make-ready test vehicles, operates equipment, and conducts data collection/recording that support research in engineering fields, prepares, installs, and operates recording equipment and mechanical instrumentation that supports research in engineering fields. Continued employment is dependent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Vehicle and Mechanical Preparation (40%)

• Prepare vehicles and mechanical systems for full-scale research experiments

• Repair test vehicle engine, drivetrain, suspension, brakes, chassis, body, and other parts as needed

• Prepare test vehicle by adding devices necessary to perform crash tests

• Fabricate needed parts to conduct transportation research

• Prepare test vehicle regarding installation of mechanical/electronic devices as directed

• May perform duties of Tow Truck Operator during crash testing

• May conduct field surveys, prepare vehicles or mechanical systems, and construct test articles and structures for research activities

Experiment Setup and Execution (20%)

• Assist in conducting experiments at the test facility

• Conduct and coordinate experiments in support of various research projects

• Perform a variety of laboratory or field experiments using various types of equipment and vehicles

• Work with Construction Supervisor and/or Test Facilities Manager as test plans are developed

• Assist Test Conductor and/or Test Facilities Manager to facilitate test plans

• Prepare test site and construct/install the test article as directed

Fabrication and Assembly (20%)

• Perform necessary bench and floor work in making, finishing, and assembling parts, some of which require the use of measurements to close tolerances.

• May perform skilled or semi-skilled work in construction and repair of varied equipment and test articles involving several trade skills

• Install required hardware and systems on test facility for crash tests

Equipment Maintenance and Calibration (10%)

• Maintain shop equipment in good working order

• Clean and maintain work area as necessary

• Collect and maintain calibration and maintenance data/records on equipment and devices

• Perform in-house calibrations on selected electronic instrumentation and other devices

Data Collection and Documentation (10%)

• Evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques of routine research; keep detailed records of data

• Use computers and laboratory or technical equipment to perform data gathering and evaluation

• Read, record, compute, and write-up results in accordance with standard procedures

• Provide construction, mechanical, and/or electronic assistance as needed to document methods and outcomes

• Other assistance as needed with modification to/development of methods

Required Education and experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two (2) years of related work experience in construction and/or mechanical and/or electronics field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic familiarity with tools and equipment used in construction, mechanical and/or electronic projects.

• Ability to effectively utilize a computer and applicable software to create record gathered data and perform other computer related tasks.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

• Initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Ability to deliver quality results on time.

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• Must be able to work outside in the elements at the labs testing sites and vehicle preparation areas.

• Travel may be required on rare occasions.

• Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends may be required on rare occasions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade school with emphasis in construction and/or, mechanics, and/or electronics.

• Four (4) years related work experience.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform common office functions.

• Ability to frequently communicate with other individuals within the workplace.

• Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.