Exhibit Engineer/ Fabricator

Company: Exploratorium
Location: Hayward
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

SUMMARY
Exhibit engineers at the Exploratorium engineer and construct interactive exhibits with complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, staying within design, budget, and schedule to fulfill the needs of the project. Engineers are the primary staff responsible for exhibit production. Although exhibit designs will come from many sources and fabrication may be accomplished in coordination with other staff or entities, exhibit engineers ensure the functionality, reliability, safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of each exhibit. Exhibit engineers are also expected to be knowledgeable of current technologies and professional standards and to have an active role in the maintenance and improvement of existing exhibits, design practices, and documentation standards. The role of Engineer at the Exploratorium is a mix of CAD work, engineering problem-solving, fabrication, and assembly, and the ratio varies by project and project phase. This fixed-term position will have an emphasis on CAD drawings, fabrication, and assembly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Execution:
o Consistently deliver high-quality exhibit engineering across a number of projects under the direction of project leadership.
o Create exhibit designs that fit into budget and schedule, meeting regular milestones.
o Produce complete sets of design documentation including: part and assembly drawings, bills of materials, electronics and wiring schematics, maintenance manual pages and assembly instructions.
o Provide support to Production Management and project teams as needed in regards to purchasing efforts, including occasional management of subcontractor and vendor relationships.
o Design and fabricate basic tooling/fixtures for manufacturing.
o Participate in off-site installations, maintenance trips, and de-installations.
Solutions/Idea Generation: Regularly implement a wide variety of practical and innovative engineering strategies. Work to find creative ways to bring new and appropriate technologies into our current system.
Facilities Work/Institutional Support:
o Contribute to general museum operations, including shop and/or lab maintenance, exhibit maintenance, material ordering and stocking, and equipment upkeep.
o Share design and engineering techniques with other Exploratorium staff.
o Provide technical advice to help production staff order and build exhibits; promote quality, efficiency, and decreasing costs.
o Maintain current library of exhibit designs by managing design revisions, photographing design details, and organizing design information.
o Collaborate with design, engineering, and production staff, to find efficient ways to create exhibits.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in engineering or design.
Basic shop knowledge: wood, metal, and plastic fabrication; prototyping and fabrication of exhibits using appropriate production methods; follow safety standards.
Basic experience with Autodesk Inventor essential plus working knowledge of AutoCAD, Wiki-based platforms, MS Word & Excel.
Ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts through hand sketching, basic drawing skills preferred.
Ability to collaborate as part of an effective team.
Comfortable taking direction and mentoring from senior shop staff, senior engineers, and project leadership.
Ability to adhere to budgets and timelines for individual exhibits and projects, and to proactively communicate expected variances.
Sense of value and efficiency as expressed in effectiveness of solutions, use of materials, and personal time management.
Interest in science and teaching a plus.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds short distances. Able to move from place to place; bend, stretch, grasp, reach, kneel and twist.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position is open until filled

HOW TO APPLY

This is a fixed-term (ends 4/30/2022), full-time (37.5 hours per week), non-exempt, union position that includes benefits. Please, no phone calls in regards to this job. To apply, please visit the Exploratorium job page.

https://exploratorium.applytojob.com/apply/7noYbsKecu/Exhibit-Engineer-Fabricator?source=Getmuseumjobs

The Exploratorium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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