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Electronics Technician

California Institute of Technology

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Posted: 30-Aug-24

Location: Palomar Mountain, California

Salary: Open

Internal Number: 5582506

Electronics Technician

Caltech

Job Category: Fulltime Regular
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

The position is full-time, benefit-based, at Palomar Observatory located in north San Diego County, California. The position is full-time working under the direct supervision of the observatory Electronics Group supervisor. The position will work alone or with other members of the observatory crew to set up, test and when necessary, troubleshoot and repair electronic systems. Duties include, but are not limited to, instrument installs, setups, and removals. Duties will also include troubleshooting and the repair of complex electronic systems, including scientific instrumentation, computing systems, complex micro-electronics, and other observatory electronic systems. The position is expected to understand and develop electronic schematics. The position is expected to be skilled at soldering techniques, circuit board troubleshooting and repair, and cable development and repair. The position is expected to communicate effectively with the observatory's management, staff, and scientific customer base. The work schedule to be flexible and include weekend/holiday work.

Essential Job Duties

Install, setup, and verify instruments on telescopes. Ensure instruments are installed correctly and promptly for handoff to night support staff
Perform engineering tasks at the direction of the Electrical Engineers and/or Observatory Electrician, including wiring, soldering, and troubleshooting electrical components
Given inputs from the existing telescope schedules, customers, and management, help plan, document, monitor, and report the status of activities and projects, including instrument setups and tasks
Perform cryogenic maintenance, such as cryogen transfer and vacuum insulation maintenance, using turbo pumps on scientific instrumentation. Ensure dewar fills and outgassing rates are logged daily and retained, in an online format, for trend analysis
Fabricate and repair both copper-based and fiber-optic cables
Review and update electronic technician procedure, inventory, and logging documents
Participate in troubleshooting of all observatory electronic systems, including complex instrumentation, computer hardware, network, and electrical systems
Help ensure the electronic technician lab, storage areas, and observing floors are clean and orderly
Perform other related duties as assigned, including snow abatement on domes and at the observatory

Basic Qualifications

3 years of electronic technician experience
Working knowledge of analog and digital electronics and electrical systems
Basic computer skills including hardware maintenance
Understanding of how to read schematic diagrams
Skilled in electronic construction techniques for cabling, wiring, and replacement of components
Skilled in, the safe and efficient use of hand and power tools such as drill presses, saws, and hole punches
Can demonstrate the ability to use electronic test instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, DVM, and logic analyzers
Able to safely work in elevated or confined spaces
Able to work at a site elevation of 6000'
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Successful completion of background check and physical exam

Preferred Qualifications

5-10 years of electronic technician experience
Skilled in the use of vacuum systems and safe cryogenic procedures
Copper, fiber, and wireless network setup and maintenance experience
Computer literate and knows how to use schematic capture software
Observatory electronics experience
Experience with scientific electronic systems

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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