Lab Electronics Technician: Instrumentation & Repairs

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

RRSP

Job summary

McGill University’s Department of Chemistry is seeking an Electronics Technician to support the Electronics Shop in the department and MC2 facilities. You will maintain records, plan maintenance, repairs, designs and installations of laboratory instrumentation on-site.

Working with the Chief Electronics Technician, you will assemble circuits, install electronic devices, troubleshoot, and train users while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• DEC III - Electronics Technology with 4 years related experience.
• Bilingual English and French communication required.
• Experience in teaching or research laboratory settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment, keep records and files of work; repair equipment or arrange servicing.
• Assemble and install electronic devices; design and build circuitry for experiments and new lab setups.
• Draw plans and write technical docs for troubleshooting and installation; execute as required.
• Participate in delivery and installation of major equipment in labs; build assemblies interfacing electronics with mechanics for control and measurement.
• Assemble electrical circuits from plans; install cabling and connections.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Electrical troubleshooting

Electronic instrumentation

Laboratory equipment use

Communication skills

MS Office & Windows

Linux/Python knowledge (asset)

Education

DEC III - Electronics Technology

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Bench power supply

Signal generator

Capacitance/Inductance meter

Soldering equipment

Hand tools

Job description

McGill University’s Department of Chemistry is seeking an Electronics Technician to support the Electronics Shop in the department and MC2 facilities. You will maintain records, plan maintenance, repairs, designs and installations of laboratory instrumentation on-site.

Working with the Chief Electronics Technician, you will assemble circuits, install electronic devices, troubleshoot, and train users while upholding safety and quality standards.