Electronics Technician I- VTTI
Job Description
Chief Objective of Position: Performing vehicle instrumentation and related work.
-Duties include the installation, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, components, and instrumentation for data acquisition systems.
-Prototypes and debugs electronic circuits, cabling and equipment.
-Debugging electronic assemblies to component level using various equipment including but not limited to oscilloscopes, meters, computer controlled test equipment, and vehicle diagnostic devices.
-Independently performs most assignments with instructions on global objectives and general results expected.
-Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.
-Travel 30% of the time.
Required Qualifications
An earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field or in process, or equivalent experience and training.
-Demonstrated ability to install electronic equipment in a variety of motor vehicles.
-Demonstrated working knowledge of hand tools, powered hand tools, soldering equipment, multimeter, oscilloscope, vehicle diagnostic devices, and basic vehicle wiring.
-Must be able to prototype circuits from a given schematic and perform basic diagnostics.
-Demonstrated ability to properly create and join electrical cables.
-Computer proficiency expected, specifically Microsoft office applications.
-Demonstrated ability to work independently or with little supervision.
-Must be able to lift objects of up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electronics or related field is highly desirable.
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Review Date
2/5/2021
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
About Virginia Tech
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