Senior Electronics Technician

Position: SENIOR ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN #00025423
Hiring Department

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

The Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department is one of the largest academic units at Missouri S&T and supports both undergraduate and graduate education. The department conducts instruction, laboratory activities, and sponsored research across a broad range of engineering areas and secures substantial research funding to support these efforts. Facilities provide opportunities for hands-on learning and research engagement, contributing to both instructional and scholarly activity.

Ongoing and future initiatives, including the Protoplex building, expand research and collaboration space for students, faculty, and industry partners.

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering seeks a highly skilled Senior Electronics Technician to support instructional and research activities. This position plays a critical role in the design, construction, integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex laboratory and research equipment.

The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, students, and staff to develop and sustain custom-built experimental systems, including both new, innovative prototypes and legacy research apparatus. The role requires strong hands-on capability, creative problem-solving, and the ability to translate conceptual ideas into functional hardware.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design, build, install, and maintain complex laboratory equipment used in teaching and research.

* Design, develop and implement electronic circuits and embedded systems (e.g., Arduino, microcontrollers, sensor/actuator interfaces) to meet project requirements.

* Interpret schematics and translate them into fully functional hardware systems.

* Integrate electrical/electronic components with mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems into cohesive experimental platforms.

* Collaborate with faculty and students on custom research and instructional projects, providing technical guidance and hands-on support.

* Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a wide range of equipment, including legacy and one-of-a-kind systems.

* Assist in upgrading older systems with modern electronics, controls, and data acquisition capabilities.

* Support data acquisition and instrumentation systems; assist with implementation where needed (e.g., LabVIEW or similar platforms).

* Maintain documentation, schematics, and records for developed and repaired systems.

* Ensure safe work practices when working with electrical power systems and laboratory equipment.

Work Environment and Expectations

* Work is performed in laboratory and shop environments with a wide range of equipment and technologies.

* Projects are often custom, evolving, and non-standard, requiring adaptability and creative engineering solutions.

* The position includes direct interaction with students, including mentoring and technical guidance on hands-on

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

* Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in electronics construction, maintenance, or troubleshooting.

* Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

* Experience assembling and debugging electronic circuits and systems.

* Familiarity with electrical power systems and safe laboratory practices.

* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

* Experience with embedded systems and microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms).

* Experience with sensor integration, signal conditioning, and data acquisition systems.

* Familiarity with LabVIEW or other instrumentation/control software.

* Experience working in research, academic, or prototype development environment.

* Basic mechanical aptitude and experience integrating electronics into mechanical systems.

* Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with students, faculty, and multidisciplinary teams.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $19.25-$27.40 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 8

University

Title:

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN SR

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Final date to receive applications

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Sponsorship Information

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