Human Resources

Summary

The Research Technician will primarily support the electrical engineering components of GLRC research projects. This will include the building, designing, calibrating, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting of electronic equipment and components. This position will also provide general support to the Great Lakes Research Center and Marine Research Assets Facility in light mechanics, equipment maintenance and repair, and marine-based field work.

Responsibilities 

• Electronics fabrication
• Equipment troubleshooting and repair
• Marine vessel electrical equipment maintenance
• Building and calibrating electrical components for use in scientific research instruments
• GLRC research project support
• General support of Marine Research Assets Facility
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide exceptional support for researchers
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Valid driver’s license

Required Experience

• Minimum of 20 years experience in electrical instrumentation, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance
• Minimum of 20 years experience in radio-frequency hardware installation, maintenance, repair, and design
• Minimum of 20 years experience in board-level electronic troubleshooting and repair, and soldering
• Experience as a vehicle mechanic
• Experience managing multiple, simultaneous projects

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• 30+ years of post-graduation experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Ability to maintain and repair electrical equipment
• Ability to maintain and repair radio-frequency hardware
• Ability to conduct board-level repairs and soldering
• Ability to maintain and light repairs of engines
• Computer troubleshooting
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and to Canada, which requires possession of a valid driver's license and U.S. passport.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet deadlines
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions with limited supervision

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints
• Ability to participate in ITAR regulated research
• Experience acting as a project lead

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Rate/Salary

Negotiable

Title of Position Supervisor

Director, GLRC

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding