Electronics technologist

Queen's Student Alumni Association; Kingston; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electronics Technologist to support academic and student services. This role involves maintaining and repairing physics equipment, assisting students in projects, and ensuring safety standards in labs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic engineering and experience in troubleshooting circuits. Join a vibrant team dedicated to transforming student learning experiences in a dynamic and supportive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and support the next generation of engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in electronic engineering.
• Strong skills in building circuits and maintaining physics equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair physics equipment for undergraduate labs.
• Assist students with design projects and develop lab timetables.

Skills

Building and troubleshooting circuits

Familiarity with Arduinos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Community college training in electronic engineering technology

3-year Electrical Engineering program

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Competition Number: J0325-0888

Position Title: Electronics technologist

Position Number (Final): 00101851

Employee Group: Support Staff - CUPE Local 254

Job Category: Academic Support and Student Services

Department or Area: Physics

Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Salary: $59,755.00 - $77,681.00/Year

Hours per Week: 35

Job Type: Term

Length of term: 3 years

Shift: 7 Monday - Friday

Number Of Positions: 1

Date Posted: May 5, 2025

Closing Date: May 26, 2025

Additional Information
Please Note: The salary range for this position will be adjusted July 1, 2025 to $61,100 to $79,430

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Job Summary

This position involves duties in three areas: the classroom, undergraduate teaching laboratories, and upper-year project areas. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing physics equipment, designing and fabricating new demonstration apparatus, assisting students with design projects, developing equipment inventories, and creating laboratory timetables.

Qualifications include community college training in electronic engineering technology, with a minimum of a 3-year Electrical Engineering program, plus at least three years of relevant experience. Skills required include building and troubleshooting circuits, staying current with physics instrumentation and computing hardware/software, familiarity with Arduinos, and strong organizational and communication skills.

The incumbent will instruct lab demonstrators, students, and external users, oversee equipment operation, develop procedures, and ensure safety standards are met. The department has a large faculty, staff, and student body, with equipment valued at over $1 million. Hazards include electrical, laser, radioactivity, and mechanical risks, with limited air circulation in labs.

The position requires precise, efficient execution of duties, often during holidays or staff absences, with responsibilities extending across the department. Queen's University promotes equity and accessibility, supporting applicants requiring accommodations.

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