Florida State University

Research Engineer, Level II-IV (Electronics Shop - NHMFL)

Florida State University$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with three years of experience, or a high school diploma with seven years of experience.
  • Experience in electronics design, maintenance, and operations support.
  • Capability to design, document, and prototype electronic circuits and systems.
  • Knowledge of CAD software for documentation and design purposes.
  • Ability to collaborate with researchers to meet system requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Design and document dedicated electronics and circuitry for various systems.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and upgrades on facility equipment.
  • Develop instrumentation and data acquisition systems from commercial and original components.
  • Define electronics system needs through collaboration with scientific research groups.
  • Modify and design test equipment and develop prototype packaging.
  • Participate in the NHMFL safety program and contribute to public outreach.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage in impactful scientific research at a renowned laboratory.
  • Collaborative environment enhancing professional growth and expertise.
  • Contribution to meaningful discoveries and student learning.
Full Job Description
Department

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Responsibilities

Responsible for technical contributions to the Electronics Shop's development projects, maintenance work, and operations support; including the design, construction, prototyping, testing, implementation, maintenance, evaluation and documentation of custom electronics circuits and facility electrical systems in support of the NHMFL user program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Designs, assembles, tests, installs, implements, evaluates and documents the development of dedicated electronics and circuitry for power systems, equipment control and monitoring, magnet protection systems, and similar.
  • Responsible for preventively maintaining and upgrading permanent facility equipment such as control systems, safety systems and power supplies.
  • Designs instrumentation and data acquisition systems utilizing off-the-shelf commercial components and original design elements. Works with researchers in developing system requirements.
  • Interfaces with scientist and research groups to define electronics system needs and performance parameters. Interfaces with facility engineers and stakeholders in the design of electro-mechanical apparatus and instruments.
  • Performs modifications and design changes on commercially purchased test equipment, develops prototype electronics packaging and PC layout. Documents and designs using CAD software and performs circuit and system simulations.
  • Advances, applies and is a part of the NHMFL safety program by active participation in program development and via a proactive safety posture. Contributes to outreach efforts to the general public.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and three years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and seven years of experience. (Note: post-high school education may substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)
  • Additional experience qualifies candidates for higher-level consideration (III-VI). Each level requires three additional years of experience.

Helpful

What You Gain at FSU
  • Opportunity to work at a world-renowned national research laboratory.
  • Meaningful contributions to scientific discovery and student learning.
  • A collaborative environment that values your expertise and invests in your growth.

Contact Info

For additional information, please contact Kayla West at [email protected] .

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

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