Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician

Department: Dean’s Office, School of Engineering and Computing

Primary Work Location: Fairfield - Benson Campus

Direct Supervisor: Dean

Basic Function:

The Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician supports the instructional and research activities of the entire School of Engineering and Computing as it pertains to Laboratories and Makerspaces, by preparing, maintaining, and operating laboratory equipment and facilities. The technician works closely with faculty, staff, and students to ensure that electrical engineering laboratories are safe, functional, well-organized, and ready for scheduled courses and research activities.

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and effective learning environment.

Unusual Work Conditions:

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and working at laboratory benches for extended periods.
• Lifting and moving equipment and materials consistent with university-established requirements.
• Working with low- and high-voltage electrical and electronic equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Use of hand tools, soldering equipment, test instruments, computers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours to support laboratory courses, special events, recruiting, or research activities.
• Minimal travel required for equipment training (5%)

Education, Certification, License, and Experience Requirements:

Required:

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with electrical and electronic laboratory equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits, measurement techniques, and laboratory practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience using common electronic test and measurement equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and vendors.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and careful handling of electrical equipment.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of an academic department.

Preferred

• Experience with soldering, PCB assembly, electronic repair, and fabrication.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or LabVIEW.
• Experience with calibration and preventative maintenance of electronic instrumentation.
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and laboratory safety practices.

Essential Functions:  

Infrastructure: Maintain the physical space and equipment in laboratories and makerspaces.

• Maintain, test, calibrate, and repair laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, power supplies, electronic loads, data-acquisition systems, and related instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic circuits, equipment, wiring, and experimental setups.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment, maintenance, calibration, repairs, and laboratory activities.
• Ensure laboratories comply with university safety policies and applicable electrical and laboratory safety requirements.
• Identify and report safety hazards, damaged equipment, and unsafe laboratory conditions.
• Assist with procurement by obtaining quotations, researching technical specifications, and recommending equipment, components, and supplies.
• Maintain clean, organized, and accessible laboratory workspaces.
• Assist with the development, documentation, and improvement of laboratory experiments and procedures.
• Managed an organized stockroom. Maintain laboratory inventories of electronic components, tools, supplies, cables, and equipment.
• Monitor equipment condition and coordinate repairs, replacement, and preventative maintenance as needed.

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain, and should not be interpreted as containing, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. 
 

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Eligible employees may receive health, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefits, and other benefits according to institutional policy. Fairfield University Benefits