On-Site Electronics Technician: Lab Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks skilled electronics personnel for construction, operation, and maintenance of standard electronic equipment and instruments on-site. The role emphasizes repairing circuits, fabricating components, and assisting researchers and staff with troubleshooting.

Minimum qualifications include a two-year Associate degree in Electronics with no additional experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Electronics.
• No additional experience required beyond the Associate degree.
• Credit for directly related experience is given on a two-for-one basis (4 years of related experience in lieu of an Associate Degree).
• OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical tasks in the construction, operation and maintenance of standard electronic equipment and instruments; repair electronic circuits by replacing malfunctioning parts and soldering broken connections.
• Machine parts, fabricate chassis, install tubes and other parts, and solder connections as specified in the blueprint and diagrams for construction of new equipment and instruments.
• Inspect malfunctioning instrument or components, analyze cause and plan repair procedures; follow predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance.
• Operate test equipment to adjust and calibrate completed instruments and parts for conformance with specified tolerances. Provide technical assistance, instruction and consultation to faculty and student researchers and to staff members for the resolution of special problems.
• Prepare orders for new parts and supplies and maintain records and files on status and location of all electronic parts and equipment.

Education

Associate degree in Electronics

Job description

Duke University seeks skilled electronics personnel for construction, operation, and maintenance of standard electronic equipment and instruments on-site. The role emphasizes repairing circuits, fabricating components, and assisting researchers and staff with troubleshooting.

Minimum qualifications include a two-year Associate degree in Electronics with no additional experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.