Research Engineering Assistant - Electrical & Computer Engineering, College of Engineering

Location: Chicago, IL USA • On-Site

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university.

About the Role

The Research Engineering Assistant supports the Electronics Instructional Labs (EIL) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago by coordinating technical lab operations, maintaining instructional equipment, and assisting with the development and delivery of hands-on electronics laboratories. The position works closely with faculty, teaching assistants, and students to ensure safe, effective, and modern instructional lab experiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the setup, testing, and operation of electronics instructional laboratories supporting undergraduate and graduate ECE courses.
• Procure, configure, and maintain instructional laboratory equipment and electronic components.
• Assist faculty in the planning, layout, design, and deployment of laboratory experiments and instructional hardware for electronics-focused courses.
• Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and lab manuals for instructional laboratories.
• Supervise the maintenance, calibration, inventory, and lifecycle management of instructional lab equipment and supplies.
• Provide hands-on technical support during laboratory sessions and troubleshoot hardware and software, instrumentation, and setup issues.
• Assist in the design, construction, and modification of custom instructional lab setups using schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports related to lab operations, upgrades, and instructional support activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned in support of ECE instructional and educational missions.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Any one or any combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:

• College course work in engineering, computer science, physical science, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
  • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
  • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
  • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
  • Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
• Work experience in laboratory techniques, including coordinating the engineering, installation, testing, and operational phases of the specialized research project(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting electronics instructional or teaching laboratories in a university setting.
• Hands-on experience with electronics laboratory instrumentation and embedded systems platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to support multiple courses and lab sections simultaneously.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Pay

$25.64 - $35.89 / Hourly

Schedule

Monday - Friday • Days