Research Engineering Assistant - Electrical & Computer Engineering, College of Engineering

Research Engineering Assistant

The Research Engineering Assistant supports the Electronics Instructional Labs (EIL) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago by coordinating technical lab operations, maintaining instructional equipment, and assisting with the development and delivery of hands-on electronics laboratories. The position works closely with faculty, teaching assistants, and students to ensure safe, effective, and modern instructional lab experiences.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the setup, testing, and operation of electronics instructional laboratories supporting undergraduate and graduate ECE courses.
• Procure, configure, and maintain instructional laboratory equipment and electronic components.
• Assist faculty in the planning, layout, design, and deployment of laboratory experiments and instructional hardware for electronics-focused courses.
• Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and lab manuals for instructional laboratories.
• Supervise the maintenance, calibration, inventory, and lifecycle management of instructional lab equipment and supplies.
• Provide hands-on technical support during laboratory sessions and troubleshoot hardware and software, instrumentation, and setup issues.
• Assist in the design, construction, and modification of custom instructional lab setups using schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports related to lab operations, upgrades, and instructional support activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned in support of ECE instructional and educational missions.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Any one or any combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:

• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
• Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

B. work experience in laboratory techniques, including coordinating the engineering, installation, testing, and operational phases of the specialized research project(s).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting electronics instructional or teaching laboratories in a university setting.
• Hands-on experience with electronics laboratory instrumentation and embedded systems platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to support multiple courses and lab sections simultaneously.

To Apply:

For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Your application should include a resume and a cover letter.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.