Electronics Technician

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

Free admission for family and friends

Free admission to other museums

Free onsite garage parking

Job summary

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is seeking an Electronics Technician to test, troubleshoot, repair and modify developmental and production electronic, electromechanical and computer components and systems. This 10-hour, 4 day/week union-position (IBEW Local #134) offers stable hours, weekend availability, and opportunities to work across interactive exhibits and live productions.

Responsibilities include CMMS reporting and collaboration with other technicians to maintain exhibit

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience; college or technical-school certificate is a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing computer systems, electronics, show control, lighting control, audio mixing, and PLCs.
• Live entertainment production experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and manuals.
• Electrical concepts including Ohms law, AC vs DC, voltage, load, and circuits.
• Knowledge of cable types and termination for high/low voltage including AV and networks.
• Ability to use a multimeter.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation of all museum exhibits.
• Report exhibit status in CMMS daily down log.
• Coordinate repair activity with manager and technicians.
• Generate and complete work orders in CMMS.
• Test equipment to evaluate performance.
• Perform diagnostic testing on computer systems.
• Maintain exhibits' electromechanical systems.
• Support exhibit technicians with advanced troubleshooting.
• Install and dismantle exhibits.
• Learn startup/shutdown procedures for exhibits.
• Analyze and interpret test data.
• Write technical reports and develop charts/schematics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read & interpret manuals

Problem solving

Public speaking

Education

Technical certificate or associate degree

Tools

Multimeter

CMMS software

Windows OS

MS Office

Job description

About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe‑inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. MSI’s mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world‑class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. The Museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science‑related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in Griffin MSI’s garage and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you!

The Job: The Electronics Technician position is responsible for testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modifying developmental and production electronic, electromechanical and computer components, parts, equipment, and systems.

This is a 10-hour, 4 day/week, union‑represented position (IBEW, AFL‑CIO, Local #134) with regular hours and some evening overtime. This position must also be available to work at least one weekend day.

Responsibilities

• Insure proper working order/functionality of all assigned museum exhibits.
• Accurately report assigned exhibits status in CMMS for daily down log report.
• Coordinate repair activity with manager and other technicians.
• Utilize the CMMS both to generate new work orders and complete those that are assigned.
• Check functionality of equipment to evaluate system performance.
• Perform diagnostic testing of computer systems as required for system failures and preventative maintenance.
• Perform electromechanical corrective and preventative maintenance on exhibits.
• Maintain cleanliness of all mechanical, electronic, and electrical equipment.
• Support Exhibit Technicians by providing advanced troubleshooting.
• Installs and dismantles temporary and permanent exhibits.
• Learns startup and shutdown procedures for all museum exhibits and substitutes for other technicians as needed.
• Analyzes and interprets test data.
• Writes technical reports and develops charts, graphs, and schematics to describe and illustrate system’s operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications, and functional limitations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of related experience. Certificate from college or technical school is a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing some combination of computer systems, electronics, show control, lighting control, audio mixing and programmable logic controllers.
• Experience in live entertainment production is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manually and ability.
• Understanding of electrical concepts including Ohms law, AC vs DC voltage, source, load, and circuit types.
• Knowledge of different cable types and how to terminate them for high and low voltage including AV connections and computer networks.
• Ability to use a multimeter.
• Knowledge of Microsoft OS and Office Suite.
• Language
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization
• Mathematical
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as basic math, percentages, and area.
• Reasoning
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagramform.
• Physical
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; or smell.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment
  • The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud.

Benefits

This fulltime position is eligible for benefits including:

• Comprehensivemedical, dental, and vision plans
• An attractive time off program including vacation, sick, and personal days
• 10 Company Holidays
• 401(k) plans (Traditional and Roth) including a generous employer match
• Robust Voluntary benefit plans including transportation, legal, and many others
• Free onsite garage parking
• Position created October 27, 2026

Our Inclusion and Belonging Statement

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day‑to‑day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.