Electronics and Instrumentation Specialist

Responsibilities and Duties Science Complex Instrument Support

• Provide general electronics and technical instrument support for classrooms and research labs in the Science Complex.
• Utilize electronics expertise to troubleshoot and repair research and instructional lab instrumentation.
• Consult with vendors on lab equipment maintenance and repair as necessary.
• Consult with faculty and students on the design of new equipment and instruments.
• Improve lab efficiency through applied programming and technological support for existing and newly designed devices.
• Assist department and college faculty and staff with capital equipment purchase and installation.
• Maintain electronic shop in an orderly fashion and manage electronic budget.
• Maintain supply of electronics components and replacement parts.
• Manage Electronics Shop budget

• Assist faculty in development of laboratory exercises and demonstrations.
• Assist faculty who are new to the teaching labs.
• Provide guidance and support to students in projects involving electronics/electronic instrumentation.

• Serve as inventory coordinator for department laboratory equipment with TU Property Control.
• Coordinate property acquisitions and disposal with TU Material Management.
• Maintain an inventory of instructional laboratory equipment and plan for repair or replacement as necessary.

• Engage in professional development by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of programming, technologies and design.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics or a related field or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGA programming, and LabVIEW.
• Proficiency with tools such as oscilloscopes, signal generators (including microwave), spectrum analyzers, soldering stations, and CAD software.
• Strong practical skills in analog and digital electronics and ability to diagnose problems specialized lab equipment and perform some repairs.
• Ability to manage multiple pressing priorities and tasks and follow up with internal and external stakeholders through closure.
• Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to project a professional and positive image of the institution.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and foster an inclusive collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in electrical engineering, physics or a related field.
• Experience working in academic laboratory settings.
• Familiarity with cryogenic and vacuum systems.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and/or mentoring

Candidates who meet many but not all the preferred qualifications, especially those with strong hands-on electronics, maker, robotics, embedded systems, audio engineering, amateur radio, research lab, or experimental project experience, are encouraged to apply. We value curiosity, practical problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn as much as prior experience with specific tools or platforms.

Organization: Academic Affairs Division

Primary

Location:

Main Campus

Job Posting: Jul 9, 2026