Technical Specialist - Electronics

Mercer University • Warner Robins, GA

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About The Position

Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), a research institute of Mercer University, provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers. The Technical Specialist - Electronics will design and collaborate on detailed engineering efforts by interfacing with customers, diagnosing needs and opportunities, and preparing engineering architectures and design fabrication. Reports to the respective chief engineer.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• An undergraduate degree and 10 years of directly related experience with technical certifications in the respective technical area; or a high school diploma and 15 years of directly related experience and technical certifications in the respective technical area.
• Additional requirements may be added as appropriate and as specified in the specific Personnel Requisition Form.

Nice To Haves

• Specific DoD electronics or avionics repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Works with other team members in defining and specifying user interface requirements.
• Participates in program design reviews with customer.
• Presents engineering architectures, design progress, and study results.
• Remains abreast of all applicable technical advancements and participates in meetings with the military and commercial customers.
• Identifies potential problems in the fabrication process and works with technical lead and chief engineer to correct them.
• Estimates time and equipment required and provides recommendations for the completion of fabrication of mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems from engineering drawings.
• Supervises the fabrication and diagnostic activities of mechanical, electrical, or electronic technicians.
• Performs diagnostic tests of mechanical, electrical, or electronic parts or assemblies.
• Inspects mechanical, electrical, or electronic parts and assemblies for conformance to engineering drawings, parts lists, schematics, and electrical interconnect listings.
• Assembles, disassembles, repairs, and maintains mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems.
• Familiar with all MERC core capabilities and current and potential customer base.
• Complies with all Executive Director approved MERC-wide policies and procedures.
• During all customer contacts, remains alert for any potential problems or opportunities that could possibly lead to additional business for any MERC core capability area.
• Reports all perceived or identified MERC business opportunities to the Director of Acquisition Strategy and chief engineer.
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities in related areas as assigned.

Benefits

• MERC offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, vacation/sick leave accrual, and holiday pay.
• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions , tuition waivers , paid vacation and sick leave , technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and  so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees