Electronics Technician

Help to maintain and advance critical electronic systems while providing expert guidance in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

About the role

Perform a variety of technical tasks in the construction, operation, and maintenance of standard electronics equipment and instruments.

Work Arrangement

On-site

Qualifications

Education - Work requires a background in Electronics normally acquired through a two-year Associate degree program in Electronics to become familiar with electronic equipment and experimental devices and apparatus common to an electronics repair facility.

Experience - No additional experience is required beyond the Associate degree. Credit for directly related experience is given on a two-for-one basis (i.e., four (4) years of related experience are required in lieu of an Associate Degree).

OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical tasks in the construction, operation, and maintenance of standard electronic equipment and experimental instruments and apparatus.
• Repair electronic circuits by replacing malfunctioning parts and soldering broken connections.
• Machine parts, fabricate chassis, install tubes and other parts, and solder connections as specified in blueprints and diagrams for construction of new equipment and instruments.
• Inspect malfunctioning instruments or components, analyze cause, and plan repair procedures; follow predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance.
• Operate test equipment to adjust and calibrate completed instruments and parts for conformance with specified tolerances.
• Provide technical assistance, instruction, and consultation to faculty, student researchers, and staff members for the resolution of special problems.
• Prepare orders for new parts and supplies and maintain records and files on status and location of all electronic parts and equipment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Pay

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $22.05 to USD $36.47. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/