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San José State University · 2 hours ago

Electronic Technician

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Mid Level

$7,080/mo - $7,513/mo

3+ years exp

San José State University is seeking an Electronic Technician to support the teaching and research missions of the College of Science. This role involves designing, fabricating, maintaining, and repairing sophisticated scientific instrumentation to ensure safety and compliance in instructional laboratories and research programs.

Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, fabricate, install, maintain, and repair complex electronic and scientific instrumentation used in teaching and research laboratories

Service and maintain advanced analytical equipment such as NMR, GC, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-VIS spectrometers, X-ray diffractometers, centrifuges, and related systems

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and provide training on the safe use of specialized equipment

Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform preventative maintenance and system upgrades

Maintain safety records and ensure compliance with university safety and chemical safety requirements

Manage inventory of spare parts, tools, and test equipment; work with vendors on quotes and procurement

Collaborate with faculty and staff to support instructional and research needs across the College of Science

Qualification

Scientific instrumentationElectrical diagnostic equipmentTroubleshootingDigital electronicsGas chromatographyNMR repairFTIR repairJudgmentTraining othersCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsConfidentialityProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible journey-level or skilled experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of scientific or technical equipment in the specialty area to which assigned, including one year involving design modifications and fabrication of complex and highly technical equipment or equivalent to two years of semi-skilled experience maintaining and repairing scientific or technical equipment or related equipment experience as part of instructional support activities may be substituted for one year of the required experience or equivalent to two years of trade school or technical arts training with specialization in the type of equipment repair to which assigned. Completion of an apprenticeship program or completion of a full military specialization in the required type of equipment maintenance and repair may be substituted for one year of the required experience