Details
Open Date 02/13/2026
Requisition Number PRN16786N
Job Title Mechanical Technicians
Working Title Mechanical Engineering Technician
Career Progression Track S00
Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 19
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
19 hours per week scheduled between 8am - 6pm, M-F
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $18 - $26
Close Date 05/13/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Join a world-class academic orthopaedic team dedicated to shaping the future of patient care through medical device innovation. As a Mechanical Engineering Technician, you'll collaborate with visionary clinicians, researchers, engineers, and manufacturing experts to design and translate cutting-edge technologies into real-world clinical solutions. Work in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced technical resources and supported by a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and impact.
This is a great opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate level engineering student to gain resume building work experience while progressing toward their degree.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Mechanical Technician, I
Assist engineers by performing analysis, testing, and support of machines, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems. Troubleshoot product designs and suggest or implement improvements. Repair, rework, or modify mechanical assemblies to meet operational specifications and tolerances. Assist engineers with fabricating and assembling mechanical proto@type models from blueprints, schematics, or sketches. Conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of proto@type or production models. Work with engineers to perform root cause and failure analysis as required. May provide support to manufacturing to ensure product is created to engineering specifications. Requires high school/trade school education, associate degree, certification, or professional training. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.
Requires little to no related experience.
This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: S45721
Grade: S14
Mechanical Technician, II
Assist engineers by performing analysis, testing, and support of machines, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems. Troubleshoot product designs and suggest or implement improvements. Repair, rework, or modify mechanical assemblies to meet operational specifications and tolerances. Assist engineers with fabricating and assembling mechanical proto@type models from blueprints, schematics, or sketches. Conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of proto@type or production models. Work with engineers to perform root cause and failure analysis as required. May provide support to manufacturing to ensure product is created to engineering specifications. Requires high school/trade school education, associate degree, certification, or professional training. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.
Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: S45722
Grade: S16
Mechanical Technician, III
Assist engineers by performing analysis, testing, and support of machines, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems. Troubleshoot product designs and suggest or implement improvements. Repair, rework, or modify mechanical assemblies to meet operational specifications and tolerances. Assist engineers with fabricating and assembling mechanical proto@type models from blueprints, schematics, or sketches. Conduct functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of proto@type or production models. Work with engineers to perform root cause and failure analysis as required. May provide support to manufacturing to ensure product is created to engineering specifications. Requires high school/trade school education, associate degree, certification, or professional training. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.
Requires 3+ years of related experience.
This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: S45723
Grade: S19
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:
Mechanical Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Mechanical Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Mechanical Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.
Preferences
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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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