Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab Technician

Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab Technician

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, ranked No. 1 among U.S.undergraduate engineering colleges by U.S. News & World Report for 27consecutive years, invites applications for an Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab Technician.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab Technician provides technical and laboratory support for instructional, research, and project-based activities within the department. The position is responsible for setting up, maintaining, calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and associated computer systems. The technician prepares laboratory spaces for instruction and research, manages inventory and supplies, maintains laboratory documentation, and ensures that facilities and equipment are available and operating effectively to support departmental activities.

As a technical resource for faculty, staff, and students, the Lab Technician assists with laboratory instruction, capstone projects, independent studies, and research initiatives. The position provides guidance and training in the safe and effective use of laboratory equipment, tools, and technologies; supports the development and refinement of laboratory experiments; and collaborates with faculty to enhance the student learning experience through hands‑on technical support and instructional materials.

The Lab Technician also contributes technical expertise to research and project activities by assisting with experimental design, implementation, testing, and troubleshooting. The position is responsible for maintaining a safe laboratory environment through the implementation and enforcement of laboratory safety procedures and by ensuring that laboratories, preparation areas, and stockrooms remain organized, clean, and fully operational.

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree and at least five to seven years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Four years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in PCB circuit design and troubleshooting, soldering and rework of both through‑hole and surface‑mount (SMD) components, and the use of electronic test and measurement equipment in a laboratory or engineering environment.

Additional experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: microcontroller programming and embedded systems development; 3D printing, laser cutting, and laser engraving technologies; and Linux system administration and support, particularly in Debian or Ubuntu environments. Teaching, training, or laboratory support experience in higher education, as well as relevant certifications, technical specializations, or advanced degrees, are also preferred. Successful candidates will possess excellent interpersonal, customer service, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of health plan options, voluntary benefits, tuition exchange participation, generous paid leave, professional development opportunities, and access to outstanding campus facilities, including fitness and recreation amenities, performing arts programming, and state‑of‑the‑art laboratories and equipment. Faculty and staff have meaningful opportunities to support student success, collaborate on multidisciplinary projects with real‑world impact, and contribute to a culture of innovation and service.

Rose-Hulman is a STEM‑focused institution dedicated to providing the world’s best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support. Our student‑centered and inclusive culture values excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual growth, and every employee plays an important role in advancing the institute’s mission.

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