Electrical Technician I or II

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Electrical Technicians at either Level I or Level II, depending on experience. The Electrical Technician is responsible for providing support to electrical/electronics and instrumentation engineers as directed by the electronics team manager. The technician will be expected to support design, review, fabrication, and testing of instrument electrical systems, including power management, motion control, camera, and thermal sub-systems. Plans and performs technical activities, or resolves technically related problems, exercising discretion. This may entail coordinating with supporting personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma.
0-2 years of relevant work experience or educational equivale.
Demonstrated aptitude for fine pitch solder, wire cable connectors, assemble electronics boards and circuit assemblies.
Demonstrated aptitude in interpreting and generating electronics schematics.
Demonstrated aptitude to test, troubleshoot, and repair digital and analog electronic circuits to component level using a range of test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and multimeters.
Ability to speak and write effectively, including preparation and presentation of reports.
Ability to thrive in a team environment.
Ability to work safely around voltages up to 480V.
Ability to obtain a Federal Driver's License.
Willingness to actively participate in team safety meetings and adhere to (and advocate for) safety procedures and protocols.
Sensitive to and respectful of cultural and environmental issues.
Basic computer skills.
Associates Degree, military schools, or college level courses in Electrical, Electronics, or equivalent combination of trades/skill training and demonstrated work experience sufficient to meet job requirements.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in relevant technology or engineering support of precision machines / mechanisms.
Proven ability to solder fine pitch through hole and SMT components, wire cable connectors, assemble electronics boards, breaker panels, and read electrical schematics.
Previous experience of work on 120V single phase and 208V three phase power and transformers.
Proven ability to test, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of electrical equipment (transformers, motors, etc.) using a range of test equipment including digital multi-meters and oscilloscopes.
Demonstrated aptitude for work with electro-mechanical systems across a broad range of operation, maintenance, repair, and upgrade activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience of working in an Astronomical or Scientific Laboratory environment.
Motion control, digital and analog servo systems.
Infrared arrays and/or CCDs and controllers.
Allen Bradley and/or Beckhoff programmable logic controllers.
CAT6 internet cable termination.
Fiber optics termination.
Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC) NFPA 70.

Responsibilities

Performs technical support activities, including fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
Performs installation, improvement and modifications of Electrical sub-systems in accordance with schematics under supervision of senior engineers.
Identifies discrepancies in documentation, red-line drawings or text and reports errors for updating.
Development and execution of maintenance plans.
Participates in the lab acceptance testing of sub-system equipment.
Ensures that laboratory facility bench stock, consumables, spares, tools, and test equipment are maintained.
Assists in solving design problems as required, achieving assigned project objectives.
Solves coordination problems of a technical nature directly or in conjunction with other members of a project team.
Assists other technical support personnel as necessary.
Responsible for compliance with technical requirements and approved time schedules of assigned work.
Monitors and reports results of activities and notes unusual situations.
Builds, assembles, modifies, repairs, troubleshoots and maintains equipment for a project.
Prepares technical documentation for use by technicians, operators, engineers, and scientific staff.
Other duties as assigned.
Responsible for the proper management and control of all AURA property within their work area, whether assigned to them or someone else. This responsibility includes reporting any known missing, stolen, or non-working property in their work area to their supervisor or the AURA Property Officer.
Comply with the Standards of Workplace Conduct Policy. AURA is dedicated to fostering a civil and inclusive community characterized by mutual respect for the contributions of all individuals.