This position has a current status of: Open until Filled


The Electronic Failure Analysis Group is part of the Structural Materials (SM) Division at the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), and is seeking a highly motivated and talented electrical engineer to join a fast-paced group with duties to include hand’s-on failure analysis of electrical and electronic components and systems, use of electronic test equipment, and writing technical reports. Additional attributes sought include strong interpersonal and communication skills, detail oriented and capable of completing multiple time-sensitive tasks, able to prioritize workloads, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision. This position is located at Wright-Patterson AFB. Applicants must be a US Citizen.


Minimum Qualifications

R1 Minimum Qualifications:
• BS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from nationally-accredited university.
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory or production environment.
• Ability to read and analyze electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarization with common electrical test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
• Experience with hand-soldering and using common hand tools.
• Excellent Written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with troubleshooting electronic equipment and systems.
• Holds a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance, or ability to receive DoD Secret Clearance.

R2 Minimum Qualifications:
• BS in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from nationally-accredited university with a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in a laboratory or production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read and analyze electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Demonstrated experience with hand-soldering and using common hand tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
• Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting electronic equipment and systems.
• Holds a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance, or ability to receive DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Experience in electrical/electronic failure analysis techniques.
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis.
• Ability to design electrical/electronic systems.
• Experience in environmental testing (temperature, vibration, etc.).
• Experience with data acquisition systems and related software (e.g. LabVIEW).
• Experience with analytical tools such as scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS).
• Experience with performing cross-sections of components.
• Experience with electrical power systems (generators, circuit breakers, contactors, etc.).
• Experience with electrical wiring and connectors.
• Familiarization with electronic manufacturing and related hardware (printed circuit board fabrication, soldering, component packages, etc.).
• Familiarization with material properties.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A federal court on December 7, 2021, issued a ruling that suspends the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that applies to federal contractors nationwide. With this development, the University will pause any enforcement action against employees who have not complied with the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021 or to have requested an exemption to maintain their employment status.

The University will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic on campus and in the community as well as developments in federal and state requirements, and also will continue to regularly consult with public health officials and our medical panel. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, our protocols and requirements are subject to change depending on conditions on campus or in our community, and government requirements.

 

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