Electronics Technician

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

2d•$22 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Help to maintain and advance critical electronic systems while providing expert guidance in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Perform a variety of technical tasks in the construction, operation and maintenance of standard electronics equipment and instruments.

Requirements

Two-year Associate degree program in Electronics.
No additional experience is required beyond the Associate degree.
Four (4) years of related experience in lieu of an Associate Degree.
Any other equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of technical tasks in the construction, operation and maintenance of standard electronic equipment and experimental instruments and apparatus; repair electronic circuits by replacing malfunctioning parts and soldering broken connections.
Machine parts, fabricate chassis, install tubes and other parts, and solder connections as specified in the blueprint and diagrams for construction of new equipment and instruments.
Inspect malfunctioning instrument or components, analyze cause and plan repair procedures; follow predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance.
Operate test equipment to adjust and calibrate completed instruments and parts for conformance with specified tolerances.
Provide technical assistance, instruction and consultation to faculty and student researchers and to staff members for the resolution of special problems.
Prepare orders for new parts and supplies and maintain records and files on status and location of all electronic parts and equipment.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.