University of Colorado Boulder · 8 hours ago
JILA Electronics Technician
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$62K/yr - $86K/yrThe University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a JILA Electronics Technician to provide technical support and design services that advance JILA research. This role involves collaborating with scientists and students, constructing and testing equipment, and mentoring students in electronics design and production.
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Responsibilities
Construct and test new equipment to meet stringent specifications from JILA Scientists
Produce custom-made items on short notice utilizing such tools as a drill press, mill machine, soldering equipment, and other shop equipment
Provide mentoring and instruction to JILA students and other shop customers. This includes frequent walk-in inquiries, guidance on electronics design options, and follow-up communication with various JILA members
Seek out and learn new technologies and skills to support current and future research project needs
In coordination with Electronics Engineers, support students and researchers with electronics production and design needs
Follow technical guidance from Electronics Engineers around analog and digital skill sets to develop design, testing, and repair of electronics devices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related STEM discipline
Experience: Producing sophisticated digital and/or analog electronics designs to meet specific and stringent performance requirements
Experience: Providing layout/design/assembly/troubleshooting of complex PCB (needs to be spelled out) projects to meet specific and stringent performance requirements
Working knowledge of: KiCad
Working knowledge of: Scientific research and working collaboratively with researchers
Understanding of electronics design concepts, safety, applications, theory, equipment use and maintenance, including RF design, oscilloscope, spectrum analysis, network analyzers, digital and analog design, CAD software, and electronic equipment diagnostics and repair
Practical understanding and experience in electronics production, testing, maintenance, repair, and/or design; and familiarity with associated technical equipment
Excellent communication, customer service and collaboration skills. JILA is a teaching and research institute: encouraging and fostering curiosity, collaboration, and respectful interactions are crucial to excellent individual and organizational outcomes
Competency in surface mount soldering
Able to see and manipulate small electronic components, to operate various machinery for electronics, and to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new technologies and skills and share knowledge
Preferred
Experience tutoring students in a Higher Education environment
Supply, inventory and order practices in a research environment
Vendor equipment acquisition
Project management and workflow best practices
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit
Company
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
Founded in 1876
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.19MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M
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