Indiana University · 2 weeks ago
Electronics Engineer
Bloomington, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$82K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expIndiana University is committed to developing students' understanding of science and problem-solving skills. The Electronics Engineer will design and oversee construction of electronic research instrumentation, consult with faculty and staff on engineering solutions, and provide technical support to instrument users.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Designs and oversees construction of state-of-the-art electronic research instrumentation
Consults with faculty, students and staff on unique engineering solutions to research problems
Provides technical support to instrument users; identifies and repairs high-level problems; installs instrument related hardware and software, including custom-built systems
Develops project objectives, budgets, work plans and implementation strategies
Designs electronics for state-of-the-art research instrumentation, by means of schematics, layouts and control systems
Repairs, tests and adjusts instrumentation to ensure that they are in optimal working order. This includes high-level repairs with reverse engineering. This also includes communication with customers, such as educating on the safe handling of devices and explaining the problems and solutions
Assists faculty, students, and staff with the implementation of instrumentation, including hardware and software
Consults with faculty, students, and staff on design, construction, and application of research instrumentation
Achieves project timeline and budget by defining project specifications and coordinating resources
Collaborates with co-workers, management, faculty, students and staff to support the research objectives of the University. Regularly communicates with management and co-workers regarding timelines, scheduling and project status to make effective use of team resources and maximum use of the diverse talents of team members
Maintains documents and disseminates information on current technology within the Department and the Bloomington campus
Designs and constructs electronics and/or electronic systems in support of research experiments (such as intricate analog and digital circuitries)
Provides estimates for labor and material costs associated with system design and construction; oversees the construction and installation of systems; participates in proposals for future construction projects; develops project objectives, budgets, work plans and implementation strategies
Consults with faculty, staff, and students on problems associated with design and construction of research instrumentation as well as research systems programming
Repairs, tests and adjusts instrumentation to ensure optimal working order, including performing high-level repairs with extended reversed engineering; communicates with users, such as instructing on the safe handling of the device in question and explaining the problems and solutions
Collaborates with co-workers, management, faculty, staff, and students to execute highly coordinated instrumentation development to support research objectives
Maintains and prepares documentation for electronics and/or electronic systems and improves the performance of existing research systems
Develops technical documentation for electronics as needed and may assist faculty and/or students with research publications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (preferably in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, or related field)
2 years electronics design or related experience
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Knowledge of complex electronics design and advanced understanding of components functionality
Knowledge of electronics design, from schematics to layout
Understanding and working knowledge of design software and design programming
Basic understanding of instrumentation commonly used to implement new designs and successfully repair non-functional items
Preferred
1 year of experience in printed circuit board layout. Some experience in electronic repair/modification and/or control systems
Knowledge and understanding of components functionality
Ability to create schematics and PCB layouts using an electronic CAD program
Knowledge and use of test bench equipment
Knowledge of micro-controllers
Ability to be a good team player
Excellent communication skills, including strong verbal communication and listening skills
Ability to work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives, and training people when needed
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Ability to create user documentation
Ability to learn new material and adapt to new environments
Experience with smart systems such as human machine interfaces (HMI), programmable automation controllers (PAC)
Experience and knowledge in power dissipation, RF signals and optical components
Understanding of vacuum systems, interlock systems and temperatures control systems
Experience with mechanical CAD software
Basic understanding of instrumentation commonly used in chemical sciences
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
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