Position Title:  Engineering Laboratory Technologist

Department:  CCET

Reports to:  Laboratory Director

Appointment:  Full-Time; 40 hours per week/12 months

Status:  Exempt

The Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology at Bradley University is accepting applications for an Engineering Laboratory Specialist starting November 2024.

We are seeking a new member for our team to support students and faculty in their projects. The ideal candidate would have 3-5 years of electronics and troubleshooting experience, knowledge of oscilloscopes, power supplies, multi-meters, signal generators. Experience with programming languages is preferred. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong commitment to undergraduate instructional laboratories, and excellent communication skills. 

Responsibilities

ECE Laboratory SupportResponsible for day-to-day operations and overall lab safety including training and incident reportingSupport ECE department laboratory activities including equipment maintenance, replacement, purchaseIdentify new ECE lab equipment needs and make recommendations to plan capital ECE standard equipment purchasingPut in facility work orders, work with facilities on quotes for scope of work, and coordinate time and install of work order requestsECE Networking and Computer SoftwareProvide maintenance and updates to ECE network serversManage license servers, ECE application software renewal or new purchasesCreate computer image with ECE application software and deploy it to ECE labsManage faculty laptop and/or office computer updates and upgradesWork with CCET lab/tech team to support computer labs in ME and IMETECE Project SupportSupport student project teams including senior capstone projects and non-senior projects by providing technical evaluation and purchasing assistance as well as construction of custom laboratory fixtures and test apparatusWork with Machine Shop/Safety manager, and communicate ECE project needs, if anyECE Faculty SupportManage faculty laptop and/or office computer updates and upgradesAssist part order, equipment order, and project spaces for faculty teaching and research needsPurchasingOrder lab supplies and partsAssist part order, equipment order, and project spaces for faculty teaching and research needsReconcile monthly Bradley issued credit card bill

Required Education and Experience

Associate's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or relevant certifications.3-5 years of electronics and troubleshooting experience.Knowledge of programming languages.Experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and signal generators.

Preferred Experience

An understanding of the university environment and the range of users of university administrative applications are a plus.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references with telephone numbers.

Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.   

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/ 

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate student’s opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.