Technical support for the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering. Maintain and upgrade test equipment, computer hardware and software, and electronics supplies for classrooms and teaching laboratories. Assist students and faculty with projects involving electronics and computer components and maintain a safe working environment for project work. Work Days: Monday through Friday Shift Start/End Time: 8AM-5PM Hours Per Week: 40 Weeks Per Year: 52 Laboratory Technician Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, Regular full-time. Supervisor: Chair/Associate Chair of the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering Position Purpose: Technical support for the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering. Maintain and upgrade test equipment, computer hardware and software, and electronics supplies for classrooms and teaching laboratories. Assist students and faculty with projects involving electronics and computer components and maintain a safe working environment for project work. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: + Maintain test equipment in department classrooms and teaching laboratories. + Test equipment, includes: power supplies, oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters, soldering stations, and testing kits (multimeter and scope probes, cables, solderless breadboard). + Maintain computers (both hardware and software) in department classrooms and teaching laboratories. Software responsibilities include software updates, licenses, imaging/memory management, and connectivity with test equipment. + Maintain inventories of electrical and computer supplies. Electrical supplies include: resistors, capacitors, inductors, semiconductors, wire, breadboards, probe cables, and hand tools. Computer supplies include: USB cables, video cables, mice, and keyboards. + Provide support for student capstone and student/faculty research projects. Support includes purchasing components, addressing questions related to stock electronic components, and providing assistance with test equipment. + Ensure all safety standards and work practices (e.g. soldering) within the department classrooms are followed according to college policy and law. Assist in coordinating lab safety standards for ABET accreditation. Qualifications: + Proficiency with electronic test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies. + Proficiency in soldering and desoldering electronic components, as well as soldering safety protocols. + Proficiency in computer maintenance and connectivity with laboratory instrumentation. + Experience with supporting laboratory safety standards. + Experience with the diagnosis and minor repair of electronic and computer equipment. + Minimum of two years of vocational/technical school or equivalent knowledge in electrical and computer engineering. + Experience with engineering software (e.g., circuit simulation and MATLAB) microcontrollers and embedded systems, and working in educational or research laboratory settings preferred. + The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues. Compensation: The expected hourly range range for this position is $22-26. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Location: Schenectady, NY We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications. We offer exceptional benefits including: + Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time + Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays + Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) + Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs + Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development + Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan + Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability + Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy (http://www.union.edu/human-resources/background-check-policy?\_ga=2.164769983.1635496244.1717465945-1000516401.1717465945) , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions. 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That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering. Accommodations If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process. Diversity at Union College Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. 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