Electronics Technician for Advanced Research & Prototyping

Brookhaven National Laboratory; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory, located in Upton, NY, seeks an Electronics Technician to support power supply and electronic system operations under general direction. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repair, and prototype development within the Electrical Engineering Technical Support group.

Qualifications include a BS in a technical field with 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combinations, plus experience with fabrication, testing, and standard test equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus a BS degree in a technical field and 4 years’ relevant work experience or; a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 8 years’ relevant experience or; a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 9 years’ relevant work experience or;- 10 years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience with fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing electronics systems.
• Experience with analog/digital electronics, computers and standard test equipment (ex. function generators, oscilloscopes, multi‑meters).
• Ability to work from schematics, diagrams, and written procedures.
• Strong computer skills with applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic machine shop skills ex. Cutting tools, drill press)
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of technical staff.
• Respond to Emergency Call‑ins outside of normal working hours.
• Demonstrate commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex power supply and other electronic systems using test equipment.
• Support the development and construction of prototype power supplies and other electronic equipment.
• Repair and replace components and circuit boards in electronic systems.
• Support operations and troubleshoot power supply and control systems.
• Proficient with schematics and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Maintain and implement safety practices and procedures.
• Overtime work, including emergency call‑in, required.

Skills

Power electronics

Schematics reading

Test equipment

Electronic fabrication

Analog/digital electronics

MS Office

Emergency response

Education

BS in technical field + 4 years experience

Technical institute certification + 8 years experience

10 years experience

Technical high school certification + 9 years

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Multimeters

Soldering

Job description

Brookhaven National Laboratory, located in Upton, NY, seeks an Electronics Technician to support power supply and electronic system operations under general direction. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repair, and prototype development within the Electrical Engineering Technical Support group.

Qualifications include a BS in a technical field with 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combinations, plus experience with fabrication, testing, and standard test equipment.