Engineering Technician at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Engineering Technician

Research Support Services - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000079)

The Engineering Technician will design, construct, diagnose, repair and do performance verification of electronic equipment in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. The Engineering Technician will perform high-quality, detailed work utilizing minimal cost and time. The incumbent will also properly document the design, construction, repair and performance verification of electronic equipment. Excellent hand tool skills are required. Working knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout software. The ability to read and understand complex schematics and manuals is required.

Job Summary

Creates and documents the design, construction, and repair of complex circuits and instruments while following University, state, and local regulations. Diagnoses and repairs the component levels of widely diverse types of instruments; orders instrument components. Prepares budgets and bills of material. Uses applicable software, reads blueprints, and trains fellow workers.

Essential Functions

This job requires fine motor skills, and excellent eyesight. Precision tools are used in the repair and manufacture of delicate electronic equipment.

Physical Effort

It is necessary to be able to climb ladders and lift weights to approximately 50 pounds. Extended standing, crouching and working in cramped locations is sometimes required.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Electrical Technician

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Fabrication

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: $25.00 to $33.33 per hour

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable