Electrical Engineer I

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a versatile electrical engineer to design, develop, and maintain electrical systems, ranging from power distribution to control systems. You will assist in circuit design, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities include assembling and testing components, using tools like oscilloscopes, and applying software such as Altium Designer, PSpice, Visio, and MATLAB for design tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Specializes in electrical systems, components, and technologies; assists in design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Follows procedures; assembles, tests, and repairs cable harnesses, circuit boards, and other components; performs first level troubleshooting with oscilloscopes.
• Assists in design and development using Altium Designer, PSpice, Visio, and MATLAB; selects components based on performance and fit.
• Develops control systems with GUIs and embedded components for remote data logging.
• Maintains equipment, tests new builds, and uses soldering irons and multimeters as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical design

Circuit troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Altium Designer

PSpice

Microsoft Visio

MATLAB

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address)

250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Position Details

Opening:

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: 250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URG 111

Compensation Range: $64,200.00 - $96,200.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in electrical systems, components, and technologies. Assists in the design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems, ranging from power distribution and electronics to control systems. Completes circuit design, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows procedures accurately and assembles, tests, and repairs cable harnesses, circuit boards, and other components using hand tools to maintain equipment. Assists in first level troubleshooting and repairing of equipment, including using oscilloscopes for detailed analysis. Reads and interprets electrical and electronic schematics, troubleshoots to the component level, and orders necessary equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems, ranging from power distribution and electronics to control systems. Utilizes design tools, such as Altium Designer, PSpice, Microsoft Visio, and Matlab, to complete tasks. Specifies components based on performance, reliability, and fit requirements, drawing on experience in analog and digital design.
• Assists in the development and creation of specialized control systems with graphical user interfaces and embedded components capable of advanced functions, such as remote data logging.
• Performs maintenance on equipment, tests new builds, and uses soldering irons, hand tools, power supplies, multimeters, and other testing setups as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.