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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$40,862.16 to
$60,405.84
PAY GRADE: 33
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Development Technicians fabricate, maintain, calibrate, repair and modify a variety of electrical, mechanical and computerized equipment and computer systems used in support of academic research, data gathering, analysis and teaching; and specialize in two or more technical areas such as electronics, mechanical devices or computer systems.
*This full-time position is located at the University of Nevada, Reno, in the Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering. The position is responsible for the application of electronic principles and practices involving the development, engineering, design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, programming and modification of a variety of electronic and computerized equipment and technical infrastructure to meet the teaching and research needs of the department, ensuring complete and accurate documentation of work orders and project designs. This position will assist faculty and students in designing and testing experimental hardware, and maintaining parts and equipment. Duties include repairing, aligning, and programming units, systems, and circuits down to component or module level and troubleshooting electronic and other peripheral equipment. Equipment consists of, but is not limited to, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, power supplies, signal generators, microcomputers and microprocessors, diagnostic programs, and various hand and power tools. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the Anechoic chamber, maintaining lab inventory to include purchasing supplies, parts, and equipment; maintaining accurate purchasing and account management documentation; complying with OSHA safety standards and regulatory compliance; and other related duties as assigned. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field are encouraged to apply. Background in computer programming and microprocessor applications is also desired.
*The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. NOTICE: Per Nevada Legislature, State of Nevada Classified employees are currently subject to a mandatory unpaid furlough requirement of six days per fiscal year effective July 1, 2011. Information regarding the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (with instructions for requesting a paper copy) can be found at http://www.unr.edu/police/ under Clery Legal Data. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify (visit http://www.uscis.gov for more information). RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE WHEN A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field and one year of experience in the fabrication, maintenance, calibration, repair and modification of a variety of electrical, mechanical and/or computerized equipment and computer systems; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in electronics or related field and two years of experience in the fabrication, maintenance, calibration, repair and modification of a variety of electrical, mechanical and/or computerized equipment and computer systems; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and one year experience in design and fabrication in electronic circuits; OR an Associate's degree in electronics and two years of experience in design and fabrication in electronic circuits. Professional experience can be substituted for education. |
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This position requires experience with sensitive electronics and voltage up to 2.4 kV. |
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This position requires the ability to read and interpret equipment service manuals, technical references, and blueprints/design drawings, and troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment. |
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Knowledge and experience in C+ and C++ programming, and imbedded system preferred. |
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| The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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