Electronics Specialist
NC State University
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NC State University Facilities Division seeks an Electronics Specialist – Advanced to maintain and troubleshoot complex electronic, digital control, and electromechanical systems behind the Central Utility Plant. You will work across hardware and software, perform preventive maintenance, and provide technical input to leadership on equipment decisions.
The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a critical utility environment, with opportunities to develop innovative
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Electronics or equivalent training/experience.
- All degrees must be from accredited institutions.
Responsibilities
- Independently troubleshoot complex mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, and digital control systems.
- Perform advanced maintenance, testing, calibration, and repair of digital and electronic control systems.
- Independently perform preventive maintenance on sophisticated control systems and field devices.
- Analyze complex system problems and determine corrective actions.
- Develop and implement innovative troubleshooting and testing procedures.
- Determine circuit configuration and function when documentation is unavailable.
- Anticipate maintenance issues and address problems proactively with minimal supervision.
- Provide technical consultation to supervisors and end users regarding equipment and technology.
- Evaluate technologies and support equipment selection and improvement.
- Collaborate with Central Utility Plant personnel to diagnose and resolve operational challenges.
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Please include as attachments a resume/CV and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
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Electronics Specialist
$68,200 - $71,479
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:
- Design & Construction
- Business Operations
- Campus Operations and Maintenance
- Campus Planning and Strategic Investment
Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities, or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship.
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Join NC State Facilities as an Electronics Specialist – Advanced and bring your expertise to the sophisticated electronic, digital, and control systems that support the University’s critical utility operations. This advanced-level position plays an essential role in maintaining the technology behind the Central Utility Plant, where reliable systems are vital to the safe and efficient operation of campus.
As an Electronics Specialist – Advanced, you will independently troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, test, and repair complex electronic, electromechanical, and digital control systems supporting high-pressure boilers, chillers, pumps, fuel systems, cooling towers, cogeneration facilities, and other critical thermal utility equipment. You will work across both hardware and software systems, identify complex problems, and develop effective solutions, often using your technical knowledge and independent judgment to diagnose issues when documentation or established procedures may not provide the answer.
This role is ideal for an experienced electronics professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working independently, and taking ownership of critical systems. You will have the opportunity to develop innovative troubleshooting and testing methods, anticipate potential equipment issues, and provide technical insight to leadership and end users regarding equipment, processes, and emerging technologies. If you are ready to take on an advanced technical role where your knowledge, initiative, and problem-solving skills make a direct impact, we invite you to apply and become part of the NC State Facilities team.
- Independently troubleshoot complex mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, and digital control systems associated with thermal utility plant equipment, including chillers, boilers, pumps, fuel systems, cooling towers, cogeneration systems, and related equipment.
- Perform advanced maintenance, testing, calibration, and repair of digital and electronic control systems and field devices, including both hardware and software components.
- Independently perform preventive maintenance on sophisticated control systems, electronic equipment, and field devices to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
- Analyze complex system problems and determine appropriate corrective actions, using technical knowledge, diagnostic equipment, system information, and independent judgment.
- Develop and implement innovative troubleshooting and testing procedures to diagnose equipment and control-system issues and improve maintenance effectiveness.
- Determine circuit configuration, system operation, and component function when technical documentation, schematics, or other reference materials are unavailable or incomplete.
- Anticipate potential maintenance and equipment issues and proactively identify opportunities to address problems before they affect plant operations, with minimal supervision.
- Provide technical consultation and recommendations to supervisors, management, and end users regarding equipment purchases, emerging technologies, electronic processes, and improvements to existing systems.
- Evaluate electronic and control-system technologies and provide technical input that supports the selection, implementation, and improvement of equipment and processes.
- Collaborate with skilled Central Utility Plant personnel and other Facilities professionals to diagnose system issues, resolve complex operational challenges, and support the continuity of critical utility services.
- Maintain a strong commitment to safety, reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement while working in a critical utility environment.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, management, and members of the campus community regarding work assignments, technical issues, maintenance activities, and other operational matters.
- Safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including occasionally lifting up to 60 pounds.
- Hours are subject to change to meet the needs of the University.
- This position is subject to emergency call back, weekend work and rotational on-call.
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment of safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear plugs.
- Additional safety equipment to include respirator, welding leathers, welding shield, hardhat, and/or other gear related to the work site.
Associate’s Degree in Electronics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Extensive experience troubleshooting mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, and digital control systems related with thermal plant equipment and control systems for the operation of chillers, boilers, pumps, fuel systems, cooling towers, cogeneration systems, etc.
- Experience with thermal loops (steam and chilled water) in a multi-building campus environment.
- Experience with PLC -based control systems, including Honeywell HC900-based systems
- Experience in troubleshooting data networks, computers and software to determine point of failure.
- Ability to work independently and use critical thinking skills.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of start date and it must be maintained.
- The employer will provide the necessary training and opportunities to obtain the required licenses and certifications (with the exception of a driver’s license).
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No
10/19/2026
Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.
10/26/2026
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.
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SHRA
Electronics Specialist
Advanced
$ 37,849 - $ 91,035
NC10
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
1.0
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure
No
445050 - Utilities and Engineering
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn of this opportunity?
- NCSU website
- Craigslist
- Indeed.com
- Carolina Job Finder/Employment Guide
- NC Works
- Dress for Success
- Technical/Trade School Program
- Job Fair (Identify Job Fair in question #2 below)
- Direct Contact from NSCU Representative (identify person in question #2 below)
- Other
- Monster.com
- Other online job board
- NCSU employee referral
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Ohter)
- If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Electronics Specialist position.
- Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Doctorate in electronics
- Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Doctorate in an unrelated field and two years of related experience
- Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 2 years of related experience. (ex: 1 year towards related degree and 1 year related experience)
- High School diploma/GED and at least 2 years of related experience
- Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal 6 years. (ex. 3 years of high school and 3 years related experience)
- None of the above
- * Do you have three years of progressive experience in working with air conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled water/steam distribution, and controls?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with computers and computer networking along with experience in thermal plant controls for chilled water and steam systems?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have two years progressive experience in the use of air and water flow meters, temperature and humidity monitoring equipment, and control system set up tools.
- Yes
- No
- * A valid driver's license (DL) is required and a North Carolina Driver's License (NCDL) must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained as a condition of employment. Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to start date, and the ability to obtain a North Carolina Driver's License within 60 days of hire?
- Yes, I have a valid NCDL and will maintain it as a condition of employment.
- Yes, I have a valid DL from another state and will obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
- Yes, I have a valid DL from another state but cannot or will not obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire.
- No, I do not have a valid DL from any state, but I will obtain a it within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
- No, I do not have a valid DL from any state and cannot or will not obtain it.
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NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
PHONE: (919) 515-2011
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