Job Information
Colorado State University ECE Lab Tech in Fort Collins, Colorado
Position Information
Classification TitleTemporary Hourly
Employment CategoryTemporary
Is this an Hourly position?Yes
Work Hours/Week0-40
Overtime Eligible?Yes
Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No
Description of Work Unit
Colorado State University is a land-grant institution encompassing 57 academic departments in 8 colleges, housing more than 75 majors. It is one of the fastest-growing research universities in the country, with annual research expenditures of nearly $300 million and an enrollment of over 32,000 students.
Fort Collins is an attractive community of approximately 156,000 at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver. The city is routinely recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. It consistently ranks high on quality-of-life measures by numerous publications; seehttp://www.fcgov.com/fcfacts.php?ID=6for the complete list.
The Front Range has developed into a high-technology hub with companies such as Agilent, HP, IBM , Intel, Keysight Technologies, Broadcom, AMD , Xilinx, Ball Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman located in or near Fort Collins. The city offers a pleasant climate with excellent schools and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities nearby. More information on Fort Collins is available atwww.visitftcollins.com.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ( ECE ) has 24 faculty members, 450 undergraduates, and 200 graduate students. It has research programs in Communications and Signal Processing; Computer Engineering; Lasers, Optics, and Applications; Controls and Robotics; Electric Power and Energy Systems; and Electromagnetics and Remote Sensing. The department participates in the CSU Information Science and Technology Center, the CSU - CHILL National Radar Facility, and the NSF Engineering Research Center for Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere. It is home to the headquarters of the NSF Engineering Research Center for Extreme Ultraviolet Science and Technology. Many faculty in ECE hold courtesy appointments in the departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics, and collaborate with faculty in these and other departments. Annual research expenditures are approximately $10M, and the department is ranked 23rd in the country based on citations to faculty research. More information on the department can be found atwww.engr.colostate.edu/ece.
Search Contact Emailalauna.sutton@colostate.edu, brandon.bailey@colostate.edu
Position Summary
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking qualified applicant as a lab technician for the Bliss Lab (http://bliss.colostate.edu) who are proficient in circuit design and printed circuit board design of complex bioelectronic systems using modern design tools.
The successful candidate must be able to communicate well with other students and faculty in the Bliss lab and with other collaborating partners.
The position will run from Sept. 23, 2024 until May 31, 2025. The successful candidate is expected to devote 10 hours per week towards these activities.
Position Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated excellent design and debugging skills in the past beyond just coursework.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with the Cadence and Autocad design tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Outstanding interpersonal and presentation abilities.
Abilities to do teamwork.
Proficient in Cadence and Autocad design tools.
Posting Details
Working TitleECE Lab Tech
Posting Number202400680T
DepartmentElectrical and Computer Engineering
Salary Range$25 per hour
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Close Date09/25/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty CategoryDesign and Debugging
Duty/Responsibility
Under director of the PI and supervisor, conduct design and debugging of a complex bioelectronic circuit for a biosensor instrument. The responsibilities include:
Create circuit schematics.
Simulate and verify circuit functions.
Circuit board layout
Circuit board debugging and system integration.
Other duties as assigned
Percentage Of Time100
References
Minimum References Required0
Maximum References Required3
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents