Electro-Mechanical Engineers

Announcement

Details

Open Date
08/12/2026

Requisition Number
PRN45883B

Job Title
Electro-Mechanical Engineers

Working Title
Teaching Laboratory Engineer

Career Progression Track
P00

Track Level
P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing

FLSA Code
Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

On site. Monday - Friday during laboratory hours 7am - 4pm OR by special schedule agreement. Schedule to be determined with the final candidate in congruence with academic lab schedules and staffing needs.

VP Area
Academic Affairs

Department
00065 - Elect & Computer Engineering

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
50000 - 65000

Close Date
11/13/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
09/04/2026

Job Summary

Electro-Mechanical Engineers

Design and develop machines, tools, equipment, and systems with mechanical and electrical parts. Conduct product testing and create models and prototypes. Troubleshoot components and circuitry to suggest and implement solutions. Requires a bachelor's degree and may have an advanced degree, certification, or additional professional training.

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Responsibilities

Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.
Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Electro-Mechanical Engineer, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Electro-Mechanical Engineer, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Electro-Mechanical Engineer, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Knowledge of and experience with 3-D printing.
Working knowledge of standard testing equipment.
Requires a bachelor's degree and may have an advanced degree, certification, or additional professional training.
Requires specialized skill set.

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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