UU Student - Electronics Shop

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

Details

Open Date 09/30/2026

Requisition Number PRN17499N

Job Title UU Student - Labor

Working Title UU Student - Electronics Shop

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

19 hrs/ week – times can be flexible throughout the academic year

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00121 - Chemistry

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 17.00 -19.00

Close Date 11/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

• 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

Minimum 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

Preferences

• Preferably a student in their senior year or master’s, or graduate student

• Coursework or hands‑on experience in circuits, electronics, or instrumentation

• Experience with soldering, multimeters, oscilloscopes, or similar tools

• Basic computer/programming experience (Python, MATLAB , or similar is a plus)

• Experience maintaining or troubleshooting electronic or electromechanical equipment

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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