Job Summary

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently seeking seasonal Engineering Technicians to join the Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering Department for the 2025 summer period (May - August 2025). These are temporary, casual, non-exempt positions, not eligible for benefits.

Job Description

Summer hiring positions provide technical assistance to mechanical and electrical design engineers by performing maintenance, testing, and repairs to electrical or mechanical systems. Internal working titles for these positions could be Engineering Assistant I, II, or II to commensurate with experience.

Engineer Assistant I: With close supervision, uses established procedures to perform prescribed tasks related to the engineering support of oceanographic research.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Engineer Assistant I: Basic mechanical or electrical assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.

Education and Experience:

Engineer Assistant I:

• Experience using hand and power tools is required
• CAD familiarity is required
• High school diploma plus 1-year mechanical or electrical experience is desired.

Additional Job Requirements

Physical duties for this position include but are not limited to the ability to lift less than 25 lbs. independently, 2 times per day, carry 10-25 lbs., 2 times per day. Visual abilities to include near, far, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing requirements include the ability to hear and respond to instructions, communicate effectively in loud areas (pier/dock, warehouse). Other physical tasks include occasional prolonged standing/walking, use of hands for basic/ fine grasping and manipulation, repetitive motion, reaching above and below the shoulders, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, twisting, others. Will be exposed to dust or other irritants and electrical/ mechanical/ power equipment hazards. Physical duties are subject to change.

WHOI accepts applications on a rolling basis - applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure full consideration. While we will continue to review applications until the position is filled, and early applicants may have an advantage in the selection process.

EEO Statement

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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