Electronics Technician

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton is seeking an Electronics Technician to join the Sensor Test and Evaluation Group. You will be responsible for soldering, assembling, and troubleshooting printed circuit boards for embedded solutions. This role involves designing and maintaining systems, primarily for a custom IoT data collection system.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and three years of related experience, with a strong skillset in soldering and troubleshooting circuits. Apply today!

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with 3 years of experience.
• Experience with SMD and through-hole component soldering.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for soldering and troubleshooting printed circuit boards.
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded systems.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop prototype systems.

Skills

SMD soldering

Troubleshooting circuits

Effective communication

Electrical and mechanical tools

Education

HS diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of related experience

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCAD

Python programming

Job description

Apply now Job No: 503626
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Sensor Test & Evaluation - 250611
Pay Grade: T2 - Non Exempt
Advertised: June 10, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary:

Join the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) - Sensor Test and Evaluation Group and be part of a dedicated team enabling electronic solutions for embedded devices. As an Electronics Technician, will be responsible for soldering, assembling and troubleshooting printed circuit boards for embedded solutions. Apply today!

The Sensor Test and Evaluation Group is looking for an electronics technician to design, develop, test and maintain embedded systems for a variety of applications. The primary application is a custom, wireless, IoT data collection system for recording thermocouple and thermistor temperature information in high temperature manufacturing environment. Technician will be part of a diverse and skilled technical team developing the prototype system to include design, build, integrate, data collection, user interface, system health, data storage, distributive implementation and network security. Other applications include developing custom sensor interface systems for manufacturing and remote sensing use-cases where size, weight and power must be minimized to accommodate human-carry or unmanned aerial system considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of related experience
• Experience with SMD and through-hole component soldering
• Experience with electrical and mechanical hand tools
• Experience building electronic breadboard/prototype circuits
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. citizens

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Altium Designer or KiCAD
• Experience designing circuit boards
• Experience programming with Python

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.