Electronics Specialist

Electronics Specialist

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category: Maintenance and Trades

Type: Full-Time

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Department: 170701 - Chemistry

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

This career opportunity position primarily performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting/repair of equipment housed in the Department of Chemistry. Candidates will receive needed training on the job. This position also supports stockroom and facilities operations as needed.

Responsibilities for this position include:

Electrical/Electronics Repair

• Component level diagnostics
• Component repair/replacement
• Soldering
• Use of diagnostic tools: Oscilloscope, digital multimeter, amp probe, and circuit tracer
• Attend training offered by vendors when new equipment arrives
• Contact vendors for assistance when necessary since service manuals are not always available for reference
• Occasionally necessary to contact vendors for repairs when equipment is under warranty or repairs are beyond the skill level of the individual
• Work closely with vendors/faculty/staff/students to resolve issues

Equipment examples:

• EPR (Electron paramagnetic resonance spectrometers)
• NMR (Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers)
• LCMS (Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometers)
• HPLC (High performance liquid chromatography)
• FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometers)
• Gloveboxes (regeneration vent repairs)
• Laminar Flow Hoods
• Ice Machines/refrigerators/freezers
• Pumps (vacuum and liquid)
• Air compressors
• Electric motors
• Hot plates
• Rotavaps
• Ovens
• Shakers

Plumbing/Carpentry/Metal Fabrication

• Experience working with low and high pressure gases
• Experience with fluid systems and plumbing
• Swagelok and other plumbing methods
• Use available tools and equipment to build items out of wood/metal
• Refinishing cabinets and veneer repair
• Install shelving

Equipment and Office Relocation

• Assist in moving furniture
• Assist in moving laboratory equipment
• Coordinate with vendors/Facilities
• Coordinate delivery and installation of scientific equipment with faculty. Ensure all utilities are available. Ensure availability to solve/manage problems in case any arise the day of the installation.
• Lift 50lbs regularly without assistance. 100lbs on occasion with assistance.

Use of Tools

• Basic hand tools
• Corded and cordless power tools
• Table saw
• Band saw
• Drill press
• Sanders/Grinders
• CNC and 3D printing

Serve as back-up in Stockroom (Occasional to maintain business continuity)

• Sell/Inventory products using web based software
• Safely handle and transfer chemicals
• Provide excellent customer service
• Assist with itemizing items for surplus and asset management (certification required)
• Cryogenic services
• Utilize work order software (JITIBT)
• Dry ice production/distribution

A typical day may include the following although no two days are alike.

• Check email periodically
• Check the building(s) periodically, some local travel necessary
• Submit and follow up on work orders as needed
• Check-in with Facilities as needed
• Resolve minor facility/equipment issues
• Work on long term projects + Instrument repair + Lab/Office set-up/clean-out + Plumbing/Fabrication
• Travel to local businesses to pick-up parts using department vehicle
• Provide cryogenic services (training to be provided) + Nitrogen replacement is once a week + Helium is once every twenty weeks + Must work with equipment that produces strong magnetic field
• Assist with itemizing items for surplus
• Requires successful completion of safety courses provided by NC State's Environmental Health and Safety

Other Work/Responsibilities: Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education: Associate's Degree in Electronics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience with basic electrical and mechanical diagnostics and repairs, including carpentry, metal fabrication, and plumbing preferably in a research environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build positive relationships with departmental, university and external stakeholders while utilizing various computer software packages
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. without assistance and on occasion up to 100 lbs. with assistance
• Superior manual dexterity to ensure successful completion of work and ensure safety while operating hazardous equipment and materials
• Ability to independently prioritize daily tasks, stay organized and pivot as needed when unexpected incidents arise

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with basic electrical and mechanical diagnostics and repairs, including carpentry, metal fabrication, and plumbing preferably in a research environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build positive relationships with departmental, university and external stakeholders while utilizing various computer software packages
• Superior manual dexterity to ensure successful completion of work and ensure safety while operating hazardous equipment and materials
• Ability to independently prioritize daily tasks, stay organized and pivot as needed when unexpected incidents arise

Required license or certification:

• Valid driver's license required.
• Valid NCDL within 60 days of hire, must be maintained.

Position Number: 00111995