Herc-Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

Lab Technician

About the Opportunity

Summary and Responsibilities:

The Lab Technician position in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department will have job duties that include: (1) Working Safely in and around electrical lab equipment. (2) Assembling/installing equipment or parts requiring wiring, soldering, or connecting. (3) Performing tasks/tests; configures, operates and adjusts various test equipment; records and reports test data. (4) Conducts circuit troubleshooting on various electronic devices. (5) Troubleshoots, modifies, and adjusts experimental circuitry prototypes, solving practical and technical problems. (6) Support and oversee work of students in courses and Capstone design providing safety oversight for students' electric and electronic based projects, advising and mentoring students during project work, managing sensors and data acquisition systems, advising students on sensor selection, and troubleshooting electronics issues. (7) Follows specific instructions; assembles, constructs or repair of equipment or parts; may service or repair instruments or equipment. (8) Supporting the undergraduate laboratory classes by performing the following tasks: planning and scheduling software installation and upgrades (including testing, debugging, configuring and documenting software) as required to meet various classroom needs, ordering and maintaining inventory of replacement parts for lab kits; maintains warranty, service and repair records; works with vendors to obtain pricing and availability of needed parts; performs quality checks on newly delivered equipment and works with relevant faculty to ensure proper operation, supporting A/V for teaching labs, and training teaching assistants as needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Vocational training/technical certification in electrical controls or similar area is preferred. This Electronic Lab Technician must demonstrate: (1) Programming experience. (2) Proficiency with MS office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) and knowledge of Linux . (3) Some ability to instruct/mentor students and teaching assistants. (4) Some knowledge of power supplies. (5) Must have flexibility to work occasional evening timeframe or weekends.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Lab-Technician_R106151





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