Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician

Fairfield University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield University seeks an Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician to support laboratories and makerspaces across the School of Engineering and Computing. The role involves maintaining equipment, ensuring safety, and assisting faculty, staff, and students in scheduled courses and research activities.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to a safe learning environment. This is a 12-month role with occasional after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with electrical and electronic lab equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with common test and measurement equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate, and repair laboratory equipment in labs and makerspaces.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic circuits and experimental setups.
• Maintain records of equipment maintenance and safety compliance.
• Prepare labs for undergraduate/graduate courses and research.
• Support faculty and students with demonstrations and technical assistance.

Skills

Hands-on technical skills

Electrical safety

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Electronics Technology background

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Soldering equipment

Function generators

PCB assembly

Job description

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuituniversity with a 200-acre campus located along the scenicshoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprisedof approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate studentspursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts andSciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School ofEngineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and HealthStudies, and School of Education and Human Development. As anexpression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfieldembraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouragingcritical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fosteringethical and religious values.

Job Description:

Department: Dean’s Office, School of Engineering andComputing

Primary Work Location: Fairfield - Benson Campus

Direct Supervisor: Dean

Basic Function:

The Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician supports theinstructional and research activities of the entire School ofEngineering and Computing as it pertains to Laboratories andMakerspaces, by preparing, maintaining, and operating laboratoryequipment and facilities. The technician works closely withfaculty, staff, and students to ensure that electrical engineeringlaboratories are safe, functional, well-organized, and ready forscheduled courses and research activities.

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on technicalskills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safeand effective learning environment.

Unusual Work Conditions:

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and working at laboratorybenches for extended periods.
• Lifting and moving equipment and materials consistent withuniversity-established requirements.
• Working with low- and high-voltage electrical and electronicequipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Use of hand tools, soldering equipment, test instruments,computers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours to supportlaboratory courses, special events, recruiting, or researchactivities.
• Minimal travel required for equipment training (5%)

Education, Certification, License, and Experience Requirements:

Required :

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology,Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closelyrelated field.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with electrical and electroniclaboratory equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits,measurement techniques, and laboratory practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiringdiagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience using common electronic test and measurementequipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff,students, and vendors.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and careful handling ofelectrical equipment.
• Ability to work independently while also functioningeffectively as part of an academic department.

Preferred

• Experience with soldering, PCB assembly, electronic repair, andfabrication.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such asPython, MATLAB, C/C++, or LabVIEW.
• Experience with calibration and preventative maintenance ofelectronic instrumentation.
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards, lockout/tagoutprocedures, and laboratory safety practices.

Essential Functions:

Infrastructure : Maintain the physical space and equipment inlaboratories and makerspaces.

• Maintain, test, calibrate, and repair laboratory equipment,including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators,power supplies, electronic loads, data-acquisition systems, andrelated instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic circuits, equipment,wiring, and experimental setups.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, maintenance,calibration, repairs, and laboratory activities.
• Ensure laboratories comply with university safety policies andapplicable electrical and laboratory safety requirements.
• Identify and report safety hazards, damaged equipment, andunsafe laboratory conditions.
• Assist with procurement by obtaining quotations, researchingtechnical specifications, and recommending equipment, components,and supplies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and accessible laboratoryworkspaces.
• Assist with the development, documentation, and improvement oflaboratory experiments and procedures.
• Managed an organized stockroom. Maintain laboratory inventoriesof electronic components, tools, supplies, cables, andequipment.
• Monitor equipment condition and coordinate repairs,replacement, and preventative maintenance as needed.

Academic programs : Support the delivery of courses and curriculumfor the offerings in the School that require lab facilities,including:

• Prepare laboratories, equipment, components, and experimentalsetups for undergraduate and graduate courses, research, and seniordesign projects.
• Assist faculty and instructors with laboratory demonstrations,experiments, and troubleshooting.
• Assist students with the proper and safe use of laboratoryinstruments and equipment.
• Assist faculty and research personnel with laboratory setup andtechnical support for research and other special projects, asassigned.
• Maintain and organized, clean, and safe teachingenvironment.

Professional Development: Maintain relevancy through upskilling,training and/or licensure on equipment and technologies an annualbasis.

Process improvement: Constantly find ways to improve the efficiencyof the various processes and activities in the lab and academicprograms.

Teamwork : Contribute to an environment of collaboration within theSchool of Engineering

• Maintain an outfacing weekly calendar and communicateavailability to students, faculty and staff.
• Support the Dean’s office as well as other department’s needsas required.
• Support other Fairfield initiatives outside the School ofEngineering, as appropriate.

Work Schedule: 12-month role. Work hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Employee Type: Non-exempt

Applicable to all positions:

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities asrequired by supervisor and as departmental/University needsindicate.

Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level ofwork performed by employees within this classification. It is notdesigned to contain, and should not be interpreted as containing, acomprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employeesassigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities maychange and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or withoutnotice.

Category:

Academic - Staff

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities asrequired by supervisor and as departmental/University needsindicate.

Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level ofwork performed by employees within this classification. It is notdesigned to contain, and should not be interpreted as containing, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employeesassigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities maychange and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or withoutnotice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactorybackground check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to allemployees and applicants for employment and prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, or any other characteristic protected byfederal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms andconditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves ofabsence, compensation and training.

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