Job Description:

The Electronics Technician (Senior Design) designs, modifies, repairs, and constructs research and teaching equipment for the Faculty of Mathematics & Science, including performing service on all scientific equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

Run tests or fault diagnostics on equipment to address problems, order parts if needed, and replace or repair parts;
Research to meet design and safety regulations;
Keep all shop service equipment and tooling in good mechanical and safe working order;
Perform routine preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration.
Perform routine preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration, including daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of numerous scientific apparatus and instruments;
Develop embedded C applications for microcontrollers and MFC windows applications for the PC to implement scientific designs requiring data recording, process control and analysis;
Design and construct electronic scientific equipment for needs where it is too costly to purchase, or commercially unavailable;
Respond to equipment service requests and repair problems in a timely manner;
Create and deliver finished product and instruct users in its proper function, including safety considerations;
Support trans-disciplinary research initiatives with community partners (such as VineAlert).
Design new equipment to meet the ever changing needs in the teaching and research field;
Interact with supervisors, professors, graduate students, and teaching assistants to understand the specific requirements and ensure efficiency of final design;
Diagnose problem with supervisor, researcher, and/or electronics shop personnel;
Discuss any necessary changes to shop equipment in order to produce a better product with supervisor;
Contribute to the design, construction, and equipment repair for Facilities Management, Recreation, and other internal and external clients, as required.
Recommend how to modify equipment based on request and consideration of safety and technical related issues;
Create electronic schematics, circuit board layouts, electronic circuit assembly, design verification and electronic packaging;

Job Requirements:

Two years experience in an electronics shop environment, including equipment service, reading schematics and basic knowledge of sciences.
Ability to constantly learn about the equipment, changes in technology, emerging products, and best practices in the field;
Knowledge of embedded microcontroller design, including circuit design and C programming;
Analyze circuits, carry out measurements, identify faults with corrective repair;
Strong electronic diagnostic skills in analog and digital systems;
Strong aptitude for science, mathematics and programming as well as a practical, hands-on approach to electronic system design and assembly;
Computer/Electronics Engineering Technologist College Diploma (3 Year Program).
Ability to effectively perform service repairs often without manufacturer documentation;
Ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision;
Complex problem-solving to identify and fix problems over multiple disciplines including scientific, electronic, and mechanical systems;
Strong customer service skills, the ability to discern customer needs, and the ability to communicate technical information effectively with all contacts;
Ability to comprehend design and construction procedures set by supervisor.
Ability to multitask and prioritize jobs to provide high levels of precision and quality service;
Ability to train others on how to use equipment.
Excellent attention to detail, judgement, and independent thinking skills.

Job Details:

Company: Brock University

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Thorold, Ontario, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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