Laboratory Technician, Electronics

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MSOE invites applications for a full-time Laboratory Technician to join our Mechanical Engineering Lab team. Under the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair, the Laboratory Technician, Electronics, provides support for departmental laboratories and projects. Responsibilities include the set‑up of equipment needed for laboratory instruction, maintenance of electronic and electro‑mechanical equipment, data acquisition systems, measurement systems, PLC systems and sensors while assisting faculty and students in academic projects, and recommending purchases, all in accordance with MSOE's established policies and procedures.

• Set up of laboratory equipment as required for academic laboratories including hardware-software integration as necessary
• Maintenance and calibration of electronic and electro‑mechanical equipment, data acquisition systems, measurement systems, PLC systems and sensors
• Technical support for academic projects
• Oversee laboratories as assigned to ensure laboratories are organized and functional
• Work with EHS officer to ensure safety requirements are met

• Supply students with the materials, tools, equipment, and information needed to complete academic projects.
• Train students in the safe and effective use of laboratory tools and equipment.
• Inspect student projects to ensure all safety procedures and guidelines have been followed.
• Assist other staff as needed to support departmental initiatives and projects.
• Assist faculty as appropriate on departmental initiatives.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent certification required
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization. Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to do basic college level algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.

Required to maneuver around equipment, and lift tool, equipment, and materials (less than 50 lbs.). Good manual dexterity.

This job operates in a professional instructional laboratory environment. This role uses standard electronics and mechanical instrumentation and tools as well as standard office equipment and software including enterprise resource planning software.

At MSOE, we invest in our employees' professional and personal growth. MSOE offers competitive, fully comprehensive benefit plans to all full-time employees including medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance, 13 paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and paid parental leave, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with company matching of up to 6% of employee earnings and immediate vesting. Educational benefits are available for employees and family members.

Plus, employees have access to our state-of-the-art fitness center at no charge. Located in the heart of downtown…