Senior Laboratory Equipment Designer (Electronics)

Duties

• Schedules and oversees the work of lower-level staff with responsibilities for the design, operation, maintenance, and repair of air quality monitoring equipment.
• Reviews and verifies air quality monitoring data, evaluates QA/QC procedures, and assesses system operational parameters.
• Oversight and management of air monitoring stations, including siting, construction, and electrical communication connections through hands-on and supervision of lower-level staff.
• Develops and designs operational procedures for complex electronic equipment and support systems.
• Prepares written correspondence and reports.
• Works with research staff to assist in the development of papers and presentations.
• Orders parts and supplies and maintains proper recordkeeping for the purchasing system.

Additional Responsibilities

• Designs and ensures the reliable operation of equipment installed at monitoring sites, including the performance and documentation of quality assurance and quality control checks on all air quality monitoring equipment at monitoring sites.
• Maintenance, repair, and oversight of air monitoring operations at air quality monitoring stations throughout the monitoring network, including the calibration, maintenance, and repair of intricate electrical and electronic instruments used by research and engineering staff including microprocessors based on telemetry, ambient air monitoring instrumentation, and records.
• Installation of sampling equipment and collection of air samples for continuous and manual air monitoring, including special studies.
• Evaluation of air monitoring data from monitors and special air studies confirming data availability and accuracy to ensure the proper operation of equipment.
• Working with research and engineering staff to develop and operate air monitoring systems and solve complex problems associated with them.
• Evaluation and testing of various types of air sampling equipment for application and use in special studies or improving existing operations.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and operation of activities associated with special air monitoring projects, documenting and recording all activities, observations, and test results for future reference.
• Provide physical and technical assistance to field technicians and laboratory staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and six years of experience in the construction, design, operation, and repair of special machines, tools, and/or equipment fabricated for laboratory use.
• Bachelor's Degree with specialization in machine design and two years of experience in the construction, design, operation, and repair of special machines, tools, and/or equipment fabricated for laboratory use.

Additional Comments

• Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
• Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.
• Must be able to work in remote areas.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, will be discussed at interview.

Benefits

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...