Electrical Engineering Technologist / Electrical Technician/ Fabrication Technician

Summary: While assigned to the Advanced Light Source, perform complex technical support in the field of electronics fabrication and installation in an accelerator environment. Determine methods and procedures on layouts, fabrication and installation of a broad variety of custom electronics hardware, including chassis fabrication, wiring, cabling, printed circuit board loading and equipment installation. Perform measurements and calculations necessary to achieve desired results.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: As a skilled specialist, using considerable judgement and initiative, fabricate and/or install complex electronics hardware including chassis, instruments, printed circuit boards, cables, wiring harnesses, equipment racks and consoles, and control and instrumentation cross-connect / inter-connect cabling systems. Understand implications of tasks and makes recommendations to achieve goals. Exp in hand-hold power tools is a huge plus. Electrical safety experience Operate a large variety of hand, power, and machine tools of the trade. Read and interpret schematics, sketches, parts lists, and component layout diagrams. Follow generalized written or verbal instructions. Select appropriate components, packaging enclosures and manufacturing techniques and procedures. Implement appropriate codes and standards associated with the trade. Interact with engineers, designers and electronics coordinators on matters relating to finished product design, technical performance and documentation criteria. Provide input to cost estimates and production/installation scheduling.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial technical understanding of electronics fabrication and installation techniques, procedures, codes and quality standards. Substantial work experience in fabricating and installing the full spectrum of general electronics hardware and systems. Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment typeContract Job functionInformation Technology, Engineering, and Other IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting, Information Services, and Technology, Information and Media