Electronics Fabrication Technologist

Position Summary:    

Under general supervision, perform complex technical support in the field of electronics fabrication and installation in an accelerator environment. Layout, fabricate and install a broad variety of general electronics hardware, including chassis fabrication, wiring, cabling, printed circuit board loading and equipment installation. Perform measurements and calculations necessary to achieve desired results. 

Duties/ Responsibilities: 

• Fabricate and/or install complex electronics hardware including chassis, instruments, printed circuit boards, cables, wiring harnesses, equipment racks and consoles, and control and instrumentation cross-connect / inter-connect cabling systems. 
• Operate hand, power and machine tools of the trade. 
• Read and interpret schematics, sketches, parts lists, and component layout diagrams. 
• Follow generalized written or verbal instructions. Select appropriate components, packaging enclosures and manufacturing techniques and procedures. Implement appropriate codes and standards associated with the trade. 
• Interact with engineers, designers and electronics coordinators on matters relating to finished product design, technical performance and documentation criteria. Provide input to cost estimates and production/installation scheduling. 
• Marginal: Provide on-the-job training to lower level or less experienced staff on matters relating to design layout, fabrication and installation techniques and procedures, and quality and workmanship codes and standards. 

Institutional Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform all duties in compliance with applicable environment, health and safety rules and regulations.  Proactively promote and participate in matters relating to safety and environmentally sensitive work practices. 
• Participate in various formal training activities as required by specific duties and responsibilities. 
• Support workplace diversity goals. Be sensitive to the needs of all employees and contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a nurturing work environment. 

Position Qualifications:  

• Substantial technical understanding of electronics fabrication and installation techniques, procedures, codes and quality standards. 
• Substantial work experience in fabricating and installing the full spectrum of general electronics hardware and systems. 
• Ability to successfully accomplish assignments under only general guidance and limited supervision. 
• Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate hand power and machine tools of the trade. 
• Ability to perform design layouts requiring general measurements and calculations. 
• Ability to read and correctly interpret schematics, sketches, parts lists, and component layout diagrams. 
• Color vision sufficient to discern wiring and component color codes, and safety related colored signs, lamps and warning devices. 
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work from heights and confined spaces, and lift 23 kg (50 lbs.).  

Marginal 

• High school/ trade school courses in tool usage, soldering, blueprint/schematic reading, and general AC and DC circuit theory. 
• General electronics drafting and design-documentation skills. 
• General personal computer application skills with spreadsheets database and word processors. 

Salary : $43 - $54