Electrical Technician - Engineering Lab Systems & Education Support

California State University, Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 51,280 - 74,705; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento seeks an Electrical Technician to support engineering and computer science labs, maintaining and upgrading instruments, test fixtures, and PCBs. The role emphasizes safe operation and collaboration with faculty and students to enable hands-on learning.

Responsibilities include designing layouts, debugging systems, and providing guidance on equipment selection while ensuring reliable lab resources and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• AA degree in electronics or related field or equivalent training/experience.
• Two years of journey-level or skilled experience in maintenance, repair, or operation of electronic equipment.
• Experience with electrical safety practices and lab environments.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, data sheets and perform diagnostics.
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive technical support for electronics and lab equipment in engineering departments.
• Install, repair, calibrate, and upgrade instruments and systems; troubleshoot complex electronics.
• Design and fabricate test fixtures, PCBs, and control devices; maintain safety standards.
• Manage service center operations, inventory, and coordination with faculty and students.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronics

Schematic reading

Safety compliance

Electrical/electronic repair

Hand and power tool use

Education

AA degree in electronics or related field

Two years trade school / technical training in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Soldering equipment

Multimeters / test instruments

PCB design CAD (KiCad/Altium/Eagle)

Job description

California State University, Sacramento seeks an Electrical Technician to support engineering and computer science labs, maintaining and upgrading instruments, test fixtures, and PCBs. The role emphasizes safe operation and collaboration with faculty and students to enable hands-on learning.

Responsibilities include designing layouts, debugging systems, and providing guidance on equipment selection while ensuring reliable lab resources and compliance with safety standards.