Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools:
The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles

F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Department:
Dean’s Office, School of Engineering and Computing

Primary

Work Location:

Fairfield
- Benson Campus

Direct Supervisor:
Dean

Basic Function:

The Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician supports the instructional and research activities of the entire School of Engineering and Computing as it pertains to Laboratories and Makerspaces, by preparing, maintaining, and operating laboratory equipment and facilities. The technician works closely with faculty, staff, and students to ensure that electrical engineeringlaboratories are safe, functional, well-organized, and ready for scheduled courses and research activities.

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safeand effective learning environment.

Unusual Work Conditions:

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and working at laboratorybenches for extended periods.
• Lifting and moving equipment and materials consistent with university-established requirements.
• Working with low- and high-voltage electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Use of hand tools, soldering equipment, test instruments,computers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours to support laboratory courses, special events, recruiting, or research activities.
• Minimal travel required for equipment training (5%)

Education, Certification, License, and Experience Requirements:

Required :

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology,Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with electrical and electroniclaboratory equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits,measurement techniques, and laboratory practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience using common electronic test and measurementequipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff,students, and vendors.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and careful handling of electrical equipment.
• Ability to work independently while also functioningeffectively as part of an academic department.

Preferred

• Experience with soldering, PCB assembly, electronic repair, and fabrication.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or LabVIEW.
• Experience with calibration and preventative maintenance of electronic instrumentation.
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards, lockout/tagoutprocedures, and laboratory safety practices.

Essential Functions:

Infrastructure :
Maintain the physical space and equipment inlaboratories and makerspaces.

• Maintain, test, calibrate, and repair laboratory equipment,including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators,power supplies, electronic loads, data-acquisition systems, and related instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic circuits, equipment,wiring, and experimental setups.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, maintenance,calibration, repairs, and laboratory activities.
• Ensure laboratories comply with university safety policies and applicable electrical and laboratory safety requirements.
• Identify and report safety hazards, damaged equipment, andunsafe laboratory conditions.
• Assist with procurement by obtaining quotations, researchingtechnical specifications, and…