Student Electronics Lab Technician - Hands-On Hardware

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah Chemistry department is seeking a UU Student - Electronics Shop to assist with fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing of electronic hardware. The role will also involve operating and maintaining lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and soldering stations.

This part-time position (~19 hours/week) offers flexibility during the academic year. The ideal candidate is a current student with interest in electronics, able to work independently,

Qualifications

• Current University of Utah student.
• Able to work at least 19 hours per week during the academic year.
• Interest in or background in electrical engineering or electronics.
• Able to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing of electronic hardware.
• Help operate and maintain lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, soldering stations, etc.).
• Assist with troubleshooting electronic hardware, cables, and laboratory test setups.
• Support repairs of research instruments (power, control, cabling, and related electronics).
• Assist with circuit assembly, basic design/simulation support, integration, and testing.
• Maintain parts inventory, component tracking, and work documentation.
• Improve shop processes and written procedures as assigned.
• Communicate with researchers and other campus shops as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

Independent work

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Soldering

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Python

MATLAB

Job description

The University of Utah Chemistry department is seeking a UU Student - Electronics Shop to assist with fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing of electronic hardware. The role will also involve operating and maintaining lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and soldering stations.

This part-time position (~19 hours/week) offers flexibility during the academic year. The ideal candidate is a current student with interest in electronics, able to work independently,