Electronics Technician: Instrumentation & Repair Specialist

Socket.dev; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks an Electronics Technician to maintain and advance electronic systems in a mission-driven environment. The role requires an Associate degree in Electronics and involves constructing, operating and repairing standard electronic equipment and instruments on-site in Durham.

Responsibilities include inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing circuits, soldering connections, fabricating chassis, and calibrating test equipment to meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics required; knowledge of electronic equipment and instruments.
• No additional experience required beyond the degree; related experience can substitute.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, and calibrate electronic equipment and instruments.
• Machine parts, fabricate chassis, install tubes and solder connections per blueprints.
• Inspect malfunctioning instruments, diagnose causes, and plan repairs.
• Operate test equipment to calibrate instruments to specifications.
• Provide technical assistance to researchers and staff for problem resolution.
• Prepare orders for parts and maintain stock records.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Soldering

Test equipment operation

Preventive maintenance

Technical assistance

Education

Associate degree in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Soldering irons

Blueprint reading

Job description

Duke University seeks an Electronics Technician to maintain and advance electronic systems in a mission-driven environment. The role requires an Associate degree in Electronics and involves constructing, operating and repairing standard electronic equipment and instruments on-site in Durham.

Responsibilities include inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing circuits, soldering connections, fabricating chassis, and calibrating test equipment to meet specifications.