Electrical Engineer II (On Site)

About the position

Provide electrical engineering services in support of either the operation and maintenance of the campus electrical distribution system or the design, construction and operation of electrical equipment, components or systems associated with research efforts within an academic or research unit. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: facilities management and utilities personnel or research management and faculty; co-workers, vendors, suppliers and contractors. This position typically will advise and counsel: management personnel. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities

• Perform design, installation and testing of electrical/electronic components
• Conduct basic analyses of electrical/electronic system performance
• Develop plans and specifications for electrical systems
• Troubleshoot electrical systems; may involve calibration and oversight of repair work
• Prepare drawings, schematic diagrams and related documentation associated with electrical components and systems
• Develop project budgets, make purchases and monitor expenses. Interact with vendors regarding procurement and delivery issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to four years of job related experience

Nice-to-haves

• Experience ensuring laboratory environments operate to their fullest potential and optimum efficiency
• Experience aiding in sponsored project work such as assembling various hardware components and system fabrication for various optical systems
• Experience designing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
• Skills in inventory management
• IPC Endorsements such as J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711, and IPC-7721
• Experience with hardware design and layout using EAGLE, Cadence, KiCad, Altium, etc.
• Experience with active and/or passive electro-optical components
• Experience with electronic test equipment, connectors, and wiring harnesses
• Experience with Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly, test, and debug
• Experience in mechanical fabrication