X-ray Spectroscopy Electrical Engineer Associate

Specific Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, fabricate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electronic and electro-mechanical systems.
• Fabricate and assemble mechanical systems, electronic enclosures, and fixtures based on 3D CAD models, technical drawings, or sketches.
• Create and maintain schematics and wiring diagrams using ECAD software.
• Document operational and safety procedures in compliance with laboratory and industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, physicists, chemists, technicians and other teams to design, install, and modify various systems.

To Be Successful In This Position

• You Will Bring Associate degree or certificate of completion in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, related fields or three years of equivalent work experience in electronics and instrumentation or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience with design, and development of prototypes, equipment, and/or systems related to area of specialization.
• Ability to write clear documentation, perform administrative duties, and research protocol maintenance related to research studies and/or scientific/engineering projects.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as work unsupervised within strict procedural guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate, liaise, and work with staff, students, faculty, and outside vendors.
• Solid understanding of Ohm’s law, simple digital and analog electrical circuits.
• Proficiency in using commercial test equipment for voltage, current, frequency, and other electrical measurements.
• Skilled use of hand tools, including electric drills, hole punches, saws, sanders, and other small power tools.
• Ability to provide guidance and coordinate with other team members effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to discuss technical challenges with senior engineers, operators, technical support personnel, vendors, and other stakeholders in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with 3-D printing using Markforged and Formlabs printers.
• Experience with microcontrollers (e.g. Microchip AVR ATmega and ATxmega), single board computers (e.g. Raspberry Pi 4 and 5) and PLCs (e.g. Galil RIO, CLICK).
• Experience with mechanical 3D CAD software (e.g. Solid Edge) and electronics CAD software (e.g. Easy EDA, Altium).
• Experience with multi-layer PCB design.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
• Work Standards Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Maintains a positive climate to achieve common goals.