Maintenance Electronics Technician

Employee Type: nonexempt full-time | Division: Facilities, Maintenance & Engineering | Location: Frederick, MD, USA

About the Role

The Facilities Maintenance and Engineering (FME) mission is to support the NCI at Frederick in their mission to cure cancer and AIDS. FME is responsible for the physical campus—its research laboratory space, administrative space, the infrastructure that supports the buildings, and the landscape that surrounds them. We also manage, plan, design, and oversee construction management of renovations at the Frederick National Laboratory.

This role involves the repair, fabrication, modification, maintenance, installation, and testing of a full range of electronic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical instruments used in research and industry.

Responsibilities

• Service equipment including but not limited to CO₂ incubators, oscilloscopes, radioactivity scales, spectrophotometers, electronic detectors, freezers, refrigerators, centrifuges, autoclaves, water purification systems, and projection equipment.
• Monitor and maintain scientific equipment alarms, differential pressures, O₂ and CO₂ building alarms, and the card key system for the facility.
• Review schematic diagrams and equipment manuals to isolate causes of instrument malfunctions.
• Review electronic alignment of instruments according to calibrating standards using electronic testing equipment.
• Disassemble and replace components such as vacuum tubes, thermocouples, and transistors.
• Redesign existing circuits to meet special requirements.
• Modify equipment for miniaturization and efficiency of operation.
• Periodically inspect instruments and support systems.
• Conduct standard tests on newly installed support systems.
• Assist in maintaining reserve essential components.
• Work independently or with other craft shops to complete troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
• Occasionally work beyond normal duty hours, including weekends and holidays; subject to 24-hour calls for emergency repairs.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Operation and Maintenance Department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• Minimum of five (5) years of vocational or manufacturers' instruction in electronic industrial instrumentation, pneumatic controls, and craft-related experience.
• Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 40-50 lbs.; climb stairs and ladders; work involves bending, stooping, and working in confined areas; potential exposure to particulates, vapors, or noisy environments.
• Ability to read prints, diagrams, schematics, programs, and operating instructions.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Codes, National Electrical Safety Codes; basic principles and theories of electricity; safety practices in the electrical trade.
• Experience with voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters, and other multi-amp testing equipment.
• Must have and maintain a valid State Driver’s License with no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous twelve (12) months or five (5) demerit points in the preceding thirty-six (36) months.
• This position is considered safety-sensitive and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical components of scientific/laboratory equipment.
• Experience replacing bearings, brushes, rings, contacts, and armatures of electric motors in scientific equipment.
• Experience with REES Scientific Alarm Systems.
• Experience with Maximo Workorder tracking systems.
• Experience with Fire Alarm systems.

Job Hazards

• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to animals and/or animal materials.
• This position is subject to working in or has the potential for exposure to high noise levels for extended periods of time; required medical clearance.

Pay

72,100.00 - 106,037.00 USD

The posted pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part-time positions.

Benefits

Pay and benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available on the employer’s website.