Req #: 240809Department: COLLEGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT: CICOESAppointing Department Web Address: https://cicoes.uw.edu/Job Location Detail: In person at the Pacific Marine Environmental Lab at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)Posting Date: 11/15/2024Closing Info:
Closes On 11/29/2024Salary: $4649 - $5534 per monthShift: First ShiftNotes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-20210208.pdf) The posting may be used to fill multiple openings.As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.This position will provide necessary support in the fabrication and testing of electrical and electro-mechanical systems used in oceanographic and meteorological research, this position requires experience in the assembly and troubleshooting of electronic circuit boards and low-level components, instrumentation and systems-level assembly (integration of circuit boards into larger assemblies, replacing batteries, inspecting cables, installing subassemblies), instrumentation diagnostics and analysis of testing data, and purchasing, documentation, and project management.This posting will be used to fill multiple openings.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assembly and troubleshooting of electronic circuit boards and low-level components (50%) ? Solder and otherwise assemble delicate electro-mechanical systems, including printed circuit boards, sensors, motors, actuators, and similar components.
? Fabricate wiring harnesses, connectors, and other electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
? Operate diagnostic equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other common electronics test equipment.
? Maintain high standards of quality control, documentation, and safety in all assembly and troubleshooting tasks.Instrumentation and systems-level assembly (20%) ? Integrate delicate printed circuit boards into larger assemblies and/or final instruments.
? Prepare oceanographic observing systems and electronic systems for deployment. This includes mechanical skills such as servicing o-rings, replacing batteries, inspecting cables, installing subassemblies, and other integration tasks.
? Assist journeymen in all tasks where additional manpower is needed, such as lifting and positioning of heavy and bulky items, aligning jigs and fixtures, and assembling and installing machined or electronic components.
? Safely operate hand and power tools (drills, saws, etc.) in laboratory and shop scenarios.Instrumentation diagnostics and analysis of testing data (15%) ? Test, troubleshoot, and repair commercial marine and meteorological instruments, cables, and connectors using standard diagnostic equipment.
? Test and diagnose fabricated or prototype marine and meteorological equipment for proper operation; adjust and calibrate custom equipment as needed; troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunction(s) to system, electronics board, or component level as needed, including through the use of diagnostic software.
? Develop and implement custom testing protocols and procedures as needed.Purchasing, documentation, and project management (10%) ? Oversee purchasing of supplies and materials as needed for projects and for general lab upkeep.
? Keep accurate work records and be able to present them in a format understood by co-workers and supervisor.
? Maintain excellent documentation of all electronics schematics, PCB layouts, purchasing workflows, system requirements, and specifications using industry best practices of revision control and versioning.
? Maintain inventories of electronic components and hardware, for individual projects and for EDD electronics stock, on EDD’s shared network drives.Instrumentation staging and field work (5%) ? Participate in field efforts to deploy, test, and recover instrumentation and related systems, including work on a moving ship, boat, or buoy.
? While in the field, provide physical dexterity and strength to carry equipment up to 50 pounds.
? Hold a current US driver’s license and be capable of safely operating passenger vehicles including heavy-duty pickup trucks or flatbeds.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS One year of experience as an Electronics Technician 2 in either general government or higher education
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Four years of experience as an electronics technician
OR
Equivalent education/experience.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in the assembly and troubleshooting of electronic circuit boards and low-level components.
Instrumentation and systems-level assembly (integration of circuit boards into larger assemblies, replacing batteries, inspecting cables, installing subassemblies).
Instrumentation diagnostics and analysis of testing data.
Purchasing, documentation, and project management.
Proficiency in printed circuit board layout and purchasing workflows.
Programming ability in Python or a comparable language.
Experience with automating the testing and diagnostics of electronic components & systems.
Prior experience with oceanographic or meteorological sensors and/or instrumentation, servicing o-rings.
Prior technical employment in a scientific and/or R&D oriented organization.
? Instrumentation staging and field work.University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
