CU Online ยท 14 hours ago
JILA Electronics Technician
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$62K/yr - $86K/yrCU Online is looking for a JILA Electronics Technician who will work collaboratively with scientists and students to provide technical support and design services for JILA research. The role involves constructing and testing equipment, mentoring students, and supporting research projects with electronics production and design needs.
Higher Education
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 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
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
CU Online
CU Online offers the same world-class undergraduate, graduate, doctorate, and certificate programs online as available on-campus at CU Boulder, CU Colorado Springs, CU Denver, and CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
Founded in 1996
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase