Engineering Assistant II​/III; Electronics Engineering Technician

Position: Engineering Assistant II/III (Electronics Engineering Technician)
The Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center () at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution seeks to hire an Electronics Engineering Technician (Engineering Assistant II/III). This is a regular, full-time position and is eligible for benefits.
OBSIC provides Ocean Bottom Seismographs (OBS), and the technical support to operate them, to the U.S. academic research community. This work supports the exploration of the Earth's internal structure and its dynamic processes, including earthquake faulting and volcanism. You will join a group dedicated to enhancing OBS performance and reliability. Together with science teams from academic institutions, you will sail on ships (UNOLS, unols.org)

dedicated to scientific research to deploy and recover OBS (Instagram, i). Your job will take you to all 5 oceans ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), with port stops across the globe.
OBSIC is seeking an electronics technician to join its operations team. The successful candidate will apply electronic/electrical aptitude and acquired knowledge of established procedures to the maintenance, repair, and operation of a fleet of more than 120 OBS of varying complexity and capability. This will require a strong aptitude for electronics and the ability to implement and improve on established procedures.

The successful candidate will go to sea as part of a team to deploy and recover OBS.
* Skill in the use and evaluation of electrical and electronic test equipment
* Basic proficiency in the use of common mechanical tools
* Strong aptitude in completing detailed maintenance documentation and reporting
* Must have a good command of spoken and written English. Must be able to maintain accurate lab. and field records and write reports. Must have good communication skills
* Proficiency with the Windows operating system and Office applications
* Experience with mechanical, electromechanical and battery systems
* Experience constructing complex wiring harnesses, surface mount and through-hole PCB assembly and rework, electronic and/or mechanical CAD software is a plus
* Degree (AS/BS) or trade-related certificates in engineering or in another appropriate discipline, or, in the absence of a degree, evidence of strong electronics technician skills gained through experience
* Must work well in a coordinated fashion within a team, both in the lab and at sea
* At sea, must have the ability to work constructively and communicate clearly with the science team and marine crew
* Good command of spoken and written English
* Overseas travel is required. Must have a valid passport or be eligible for a passport
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.  Must have a valid driver’s license
* Performs non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity given
* Well-defined objectives and technical advice from a supervisor or engineering staff member
* Fabricates and constructs complex components of instrumentation requiring care and accuracy, seeking advice as necessary
* Uses computers to run application programs or to do simple programming tasks
* Uses CAD systems to prepare schematics, drawings, or parts lists; makes recommendations concerning these items
* May direct field operations in area of specialty
**** Compensation & Benefits
***** Health, dental, and vision insurance
* 403b Retirement plan
* Paid time off and holidays
* Professional development opportunities
* Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Coverage
* Dependent Care Subsidy (to assist with eligible childcare expenses)
* Employee Education Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
* Employee Loans
* Employee Discounts
* Employee and Student Assistance Program
* membership

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