University of Oklahoma · 1 month ago
*Lead Electronics Technician
Norman, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Oklahoma is experiencing growth in its engineering programs and is seeking a Lead Electronics Technician for the Gallogly College of Engineering. The role involves providing electronics support for teaching laboratories, maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment, and ensuring safety compliance in laboratory settings.
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Responsibilities
Provide electronics support for equipment and teaching laboratories across GCoE schools
Work with faculty and lab coordinators to track electronic components, instruments, and tools. Also tracks condition (e.g., working, under maintenance, faulty)
Conduct inventories of, orders, receives, and stocks materials, supplies, and equipment for laboratory use
Group equipment by category: for example, oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering tools, power supplies, etc
Keep track of periodic calibration and maintenance schedules for equipment
Set up reporting and push notifications for maintenance schedules, inventory needs (e.g., consumables running low), upcoming tasks or experiment deadlines, and safety issues or incidents
Demonstrates the safe and effective operation, and use of laboratory tools and equipment
Ensure technicians and students adhere to safety guidelines related to electronics (e.g., electrical shock prevention, grounding, fire safety)
Organize tasks for equipment setup, troubleshooting, or maintenance
May calibrate, maintain, and perform repairs on electrical equipment and supplies
Set up process for instructors and teaching assistants to request assistance directly from the technician
Respond to assistance requests with equipment setup or troubleshooting
Generate reports on equipment usage, experiment success/failure, or common issues
Assign work of student assistants
Maintain expenditure records and provide data for budget estimates
Perform other duties as required, related to the primary job duties
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, GED, or Trade School Certificate
24 months experience in general electronics
Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
Experience with basic electrical systems, electric power tools, and hand tools
Read and understand complex written materials such as blueprints, metrics, or technical manuals
Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to engage in repetitive motions
Loading and unloading heavy loads (up to 50 lbs.)
Stooping, bending, standing, and climbing often and for prolonged periods
Performing physically demanding labor
Standard Office Environment
Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods
Preferred
Practical knowledge and application of electronics, mechanics, math, and computers; knowledge of operational characteristics of standard shop and lab tools, laboratory apparatus, equipment, and materials pertaining to assigned laboratory and subject area
Experience in performing verification testing on equipment. Minimum of two years of experience as an engineering technician or a related role
Self-motivation; can work with little supervision, consistently taking the initiative to get things done, and doing things before being asked by others or forced to by events
Good interpersonal skills to interact with faculty, guide students and student workers, and to convey technical concepts
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and cause and effect diagrams
Ability to read and follow technical standards as well as verbal instructions
Ability to set up, modify, service, adjust, and make minor repairs to laboratory apparatus and equipment; ability to prepare instructional equipment for laboratory exercises
Ability to plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of safety factors necessary for operating and working with laboratory equipment, apparatus, and materials
Knowledge of principles and procedures related to record-keeping and filing, basic inventory, and purchasing
Ability to maintain the lab and equipment in a safe and organized manner, including the handling of hazardous or dangerous materials and equipment as required for some labs
Company
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a public research university that provides variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in multiple fields.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationAir Force Research Laboratory
2024-03-13Grant· $3.1M
2023-11-09Grant· $1.9M
2023-04-05Grant· $8.7M
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Mark Yeary
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Marcus Bowman
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