Lead Electronics Shop Manager for Research Instrumentation

Yale University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 146,750; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, CT, seeks an Electronics Shop Manager to lead the electronic design and fabrication capabilities within the Advanced Instrumentation Development Center (AIDC). You will guide a small team of electronics engineers and technicians while performing hands-on engineering work in PCB, analog/digital circuits, and FPGA-based designs.

The role involves establishing workflows, procuring lab equipment, ensuring safety, and partnering with researchers to scope and deliver

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of related experience in electronics design, prototyping, or research instrumentation development.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers or technicians and lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• User Training: Refine training methodologies and mentor core users.
• Experiment Support: Lead complex projects requiring customized electronics solutions.
• Facility/Instrument Support: Manage research core projects and equipment.
• Technique Development: Contribute to research strategies and adopt new technologies.
• Data Analysis/Interpretation: Analyze complex data and provide insights.
• Equipment Procurement: Assist in evaluating and maintaining core equipment.
• Staff Training and Mentoring: Support professional growth of junior staff.
• Leadership: Collaborate with senior leadership on core initiatives.
• Vendor Relations: Oversee vendor partnerships and equipment procurement.

Skills

PCB design

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

FPGA-based system design

Low-noise electronics

Embedded systems and firmware

Hardware debugging

Team leadership

Project planning

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, CT, seeks an Electronics Shop Manager to lead the electronic design and fabrication capabilities within the Advanced Instrumentation Development Center (AIDC). You will guide a small team of electronics engineers and technicians while performing hands-on engineering work in PCB, analog/digital circuits, and FPGA-based designs.

The role involves establishing workflows, procuring lab equipment, ensuring safety, and partnering with researchers to scope and deliver