Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution · 1 day ago
Senior Engineering Assistant I/II (Electronics Engineering Technician)
Woods Hole, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$34.12/hr - $55.83/hrWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution is seeking an Electronics Engineering Technician for their Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center (OBSIC). The role involves maintaining and operating Ocean-Bottom Seismographs (OBS), participating in sea-going seismic experiments, and ensuring the reliability of the OBS fleet.
EducationMarine TechnologyNon ProfitProduct Research
Responsibilities
Assume responsibility for the maintenance of OBS and related support equipment in the OBSIC lab
Read electrical/electronic schematics and be comfortable with schematic capture software
Implement written procedures to maintain, test, and repair electronic/electrical systems and equipment associated with the operation of the OBS fleet
Assist in mobilizing/demobilizing sea-going seismic experiments
Participate in sea-going experiments, at a level of up to about 3 months per year
While at sea, provide support for all aspects of OBSIC operations, including the deployment and recovery of OBS, instrument assembly and disassembly, programming, debriefing, and record keeping
In port, assist in loading and unloading OBS and related support equipment
Document instrumentation testing, preparation and debug procedures
Qualification
Required
Strong electrical background
Meticulous attention to detail
Good interpersonal skills
Self-motivated
Ability to assume responsibility for the maintenance of OBS and related support equipment in the OBSIC lab
Ability to read electrical/electronic schematics and be comfortable with schematic capture software
Ability to implement written procedures to maintain, test, and repair electronic/electrical systems and equipment associated with the operation of the OBS fleet
Experience constructing complex wiring harnesses, surface mount and through-hole PCB assembly and rework
Experience with electronic and/or mechanical CAD software
Degree (AS/BS) or trade-related certificates in engineering or in another appropriate discipline with substantial work experience, or, in the absence of a degree, considerable evidence of strong electronics technician skills gained through broad experience
Ability to work well in a coordinated fashion within a team, both in the lab and at sea
Ability to work constructively and communicate clearly with the science team and marine crew at sea
Good command of spoken and written English
Overseas travel is required
Must have a valid passport or be eligible for a passport
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card
Must have a valid driver's license
Preferred
Considerable experience in specialized field
Consistently exceptional performance and a demonstrated record of reliable and timely task completion
Invaluable long-term experience at the Institution coupled with technical support of the highest quality as a critical team member
Substantial experience in specialized field
Consistently exceptional performance and a demonstrated superior record of reliable and timely task completion where direction of a team effort is required
Individuals at this level often combine invaluable experience in oceanography and the ability to help manage a technical support group with a focus on quality and function as an operational resource
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403b Retirement plan
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development opportunities
Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Coverage
Dependent Care Subsidy (to assist with eligible childcare expenses)
Employee Education Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
Employee Loans
Employee Discounts
Employee and Student Assistance Program
Care.com membership
Company
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
As the world's largest private nonprofit ocean research, engineering and education organization, we are dedicated to advancing solutions for our ocean, our planet, and our future.
Founded in 1930
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$14.04MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy CenterNFWF
2024-07-30Grant· $0.25M
2023-09-19Grant· $0.19M
2010-01-14Grant· $8M
Leadership Team
Janet Geist Moore
Executive Assist. to VP for Operations & Chief Financial Officer
Kathryn Link
Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer
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