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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation · 1 week ago

Laboratory Equipment Designer (Electronics)

Avon, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$63K/yr - $81K/yr

2+ years exp

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking a Laboratory Equipment Designer (Electronics) to support air monitoring operations. The role involves designing, troubleshooting, and maintaining air monitoring equipment as well as collaborating with research staff to ensure accurate data collection.

Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitOutdoors

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, construct, troubleshoot and repair air monitoring equipment to support New York State’s air monitoring network

Take necessary steps to design and ensure the reliable operation of equipment installed at monitoring sites, including the performance and documentation of quality assurance and quality control checks on all air quality monitoring equipment at monitoring sites

Maintain, repair, and oversee air monitoring operations at air quality monitoring stations in central, northern, and western New York including the calibration, maintenance and repair of intricate electrical and electronic instruments used by research and engineering staff including microprocessors based on telemetry, ambient air monitoring instrumentation, records, etc

Installation of sampling equipment and collection of air samples for continuous and manual air monitoring, including special studies

Evaluate air monitoring data from monitors and special air studies confirming data availability and accuracy to ensure the proper operation of equipment

Work with research and engineering staff to develop and operate air monitoring systems and solve complex problems associated with them

Evaluate and test various types of air sampling equipment for application and use in special studies or improving existing operations

Assist in the design, implementation, and operation of activities associated with special air monitoring projects, documenting and recording all activities, observations and test results for future reference

Provide physical and technical assistance to field technicians

Qualification

Electrical systems troubleshootingCalibration of electronic equipmentDesign of air monitoring systemsElectrical communication systemsTechnical computer programsReport writingPhysical assistanceUse of standard tools

Required

High school diploma and two years of experience in the design, repair, maintenance, operation, and calibration of sophisticated electrical and electronics equipment for scientific research or experiments for educational purposes

Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position

Must be capable of handling the standard tools of electricians and have an understanding of electrical systems to be able to troubleshoot these systems at monitoring sites

Must have experience with electrical communication systems to be able to install, troubleshoot and repair systems at monitoring sites

Must be capable of handling standard construction tools

Must be able to drive a truck or van and capable of loading and unloading vehicles

Must be able to operate a computer and possess knowledge of required technical computer programs

Must be able to write correspondence and reports

Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment and climb ladders

Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain

Must be able to work in remote areas

Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions

Travel may be required

Overtime may be required

Overnight travel may be required

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds

Preferred

An associate's degree with specialization in machine design may substitute for the two years of experience

Benefits

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System

Shift & Geographic pay differentials

Affordable Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

NYS Deferred Compensation plan

Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds

Company

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

The dedicated professionals of New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are passionate about the outdoors and protecting the environment.

Founded in 1970

Albany, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees