General Information
| Payroll Title | DEV ENGR ASC | Title Code | 007182 | Grade/Step | 10 | Working Title | Asc Dev Engineer/Dept Safety Coordinator |
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| Department Name | Electrical & Computer Eng Dept | Supervisor | Jay A Farrell | Department Head | Jay A Farrell |
Special Requirements and Conditions
| Critical Position |
| Overtime |
| Shift Work |
| Travel |
Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Items Used
| PCB Mill and associated design software. Various equipment to include but not limited to, oscilloscopes, soldering irons, multi meters, basic hand tools, power tools, personal computers, telecommunications equipment, automated electronic equipment, digital and analog test equipment, etc. |
Position Purpose
| This position demands organization and management skills, as well as, technical expertise to support the department mission to produce high quality Electrical Engineering (EE) graduates. The incumbent is expected to manage projects from conception to completion with continuous service as required. Incumbent will provide sales and service enterprise activity support as required. * Maintains information related to lab and equipment usage to assists with planning regarding ABET preparation, department budget & planning, research support and systems/facilities operation. Acts as technical liaison and represents the College of Engineering at events and meetings involving design, expansion, and maintenance. * Oversees and manages the EE instructional and teaching labs and EE shop; advises and collaborates with faculty regarding research labs; trains students to develop equipment and project skills; trains students, TAs, and other personnel in all aspects of laboratory and safety procedures. * Oversees the adequacy of all electronics systems; configurations; assembly/construction; feasibility, testing and calibration of equipment, designs and various aspects of the operation for the entire College teaching laboratories and provides support for many of the College's research laboratories. Incumbent reports to Electrical Engineering (EE) department chair and on a dotted line to EE Financial and Administrative Officer (FAO). The incumbent is the Department of Electrical Engineering's Lab Safety Officer (LSO), Department Safety Coordinator (DSC) and a Building Emergency Staff (BES) member. |
Essential Functions
| Essential Function | % Time |
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| Laboratory Duties | 50 |
| In addition to electronics expertise, the job duties require a solid background and knowledge in instrumentation, data acquisition, programming languages, engineering development tools, engineering instruction, project management, computer systems, computer networks and software. The incumbent must be able to initiate, analyze, interpret and troubleshoot schematics, engineering drawings, and software code and hardware configuration. Must be able to adequately evaluate and advise faculty, Principal Investigators (PI), vendors and agency representatives of feasibility of engineering designs, reliability of systems and cost versus benefit of proposed projects, designs, systems, equipment, etc. Performs routine maintenance of electronic equipment using established procedures. Establishes procedures when none exist. Uses complex test equipment and calibration standards to perform scheduled preventive maintenance and regular periodic calibration to ensure that instruments and systems used for teaching and research perform to their design specification. Designs tests to ensure equipment/system performance is in compliance with specifications. Tests experimental equipment and instrument systems. Designs, fabricates, tests and evaluates special test equipment/circuitry for faculty, researchers, scholars, and students. Assists and advises same on their own design efforts on similar projects. Develops and directs fabrication of experimental equipment and special test equipment for use in teaching & research laboratories. Provides professional engineering information and advice to students, administrative personnel, principal investigators, faculty members and researchers. Assists in the installation and interface of new labs, systems and equipment. Assists faculty and teaching assistants in the writing of laboratory experiments and in the setup, trial and execution of experiments. Writes and edits laboratory manuals and establishes engineering and safety guidelines for teaching labs. Trains faculty, staff, teaching assistants, research and undergraduate students in the operation of specialized equipment and proper lab procedures, techniques and operation. |
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| Administration and Development | 25 |
| Instructs undergraduates and graduate students on project management and prototyping skills in quarterly prototyping workshop (e.g., PCB Mill and associated software), collaborating with student clubs, as appropriate. Advises and assists faculty and student technical projects. Advises and assists department with planning and budget concerns. Orders and stocks the various parts, materials, electronic components and supplies required for laboratory use as well as those required for the repair of test equipment. Maintains supplies at proper levels and performs housekeeping tasks needed to maintain teaching laboratories as orderly, safe and secure environments. Responsible for laboratory inventory, bench stocks and parts management. Prepares parts, tools and equipment for required laboratories, checks out material to faculty, TAs and students. Maintains up to date inventories and location records of all lab equipment, parts, stocks and supplies, including periodic inventory checks on status of lab equipment. Maintains instrument software and reference manuals consistent with respective software versions. |
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| Safety | 10 |
| Safety is a critical aspect of the position. Responsibilities include: (1) overseeing the safe operation of the teaching and research labs; (2) following university guidelines for the safe use and disposal of chemicals used in the instructional and research labs; (3) and providing training and supervision to instructors, researchers and students in the safe operation of the lab facilities and equipment. Responsibilities of the LSO include: (1) maintaining a comprehensive lab safety plan to include, Injury and Illness Prevention Plans, Chemical Hygiene Plans for the Department and coordinating compliance with the safety plans; (2) assisting faculty and researchers with compliance to campus safety requirements and procedures in research labs; (3) collaborates with other LSOs performing safety inspections of all EE teaching and research spaces, and assisting with electrical safety inspections of research and teaching labs in other department facilities; (4) assists faculty and researchers with maintaining proper storage of chemical inventories used in the research labs; (5) serving as the liaison between the Department and UCR's Environmental Health and Safety Office (EH&S) and BCoE's Safety/Facilities Manager; (6) disseminates information and technical guidelines on waste management procedures, and campus policies and procedures for laboratory health and safety; (7) provides solutions for safety issues. | |
| Other Associated Laboratory Duties | 10 |
| Maintains up to date inventories and location records of all lab equipment, parts, stocks and supplies, including periodic inventory checks on status of lab equipment. Maintains instrument software and reference manuals consistent with respective software versions. Assists and advises faculty on the availability and selection of new laboratory and shop equipment. Acts as College liaison with vendors and manufacturer's representatives for parts, components and electronic equipment. Provides sales and service enterprise support assisting principal investigators with research projects. Maintains the equipment in the labs. Assists the computer system administration group to ensure the smooth operation of the computer network, installation and maintenance of software for the labs. |
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| Other Duties as Assigned | 5 |
| Performs other duties as assigned. | |
Minimum Requirements
| Minimum Requirement | Display Ranking |
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| 1 | |
| Graduation from college with major work in electrical engineering and three years of relevant experience, including one year of responsible design work; or an equivalent combination of additional education and experience. Knowledge of theoretical aspects and applications of electrical engineering. Ability to solve complex technical problems. Skill in teaching practical applications of electrical engineering and technology to undergraduate/graduate students, researchers, scholars, etc. Skill in practical aspects of circuit design, assembling, testing, repair. Ability to use analog, modular, digital data acquisition systems of varying complexity. Ability to use hand tools, computers, office machines, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and other equipment typically used in the instructional laboratories. Ability to communicate complex concepts to faculty, undergraduate/graduate students, administrative personnel and other non-technical individuals. Ability to develop new procedures to test and verify designs, feasibility and system effectiveness. Knowledge of mathematical formulas and correct calculation procedures. Skill in teaching practical applications of electrical engineering and technology to undergraduate/graduate students, researchers, scholars, etc. Skill in organizing, stocking and maintaining a laboratory. Ability to write programming code in order to test, manufacture elaborate circuits, calibrate and standardize complex equipment, etc. Ability to interact with tact and diplomacy in a culturally diverse work and teaching environment. |
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Preferred Qualifications
| Preferred Qualification | Display Ranking |
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| 1 | |
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Experience working in a research and/or instructional laboratory setting at an institution of higher education. Knowledge of all safety procedures, laws, codes, regulations, policies, etc. Knowledge of Matlab, Cadence, Xilinx or comparable software programs. |
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| Posted Position Purpose |
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| The Electrical Engineering (EE) Department within the Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is hiring an Associate Development Engineer responsible for developing and overseeing all the teaching labs in a fast paced, demanding and evolving department. This is a critical position for our mission to produce high quality EE graduates, and offers abundant opportunities to develop and use a wide range of knowledge and skills, from technical expertise to organization and time management skills. You will work with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in creating a safe lab environment and projects that are conducive to learning and teamwork, and interact with a diverse student population directly helping to mold and produce future engineers.
* Oversees and manages the EE instructional labs and EE shop; advises and collaborates with faculty regarding research labs; trains students to develop equipment and project and problem-solving skills; trains students, TAs, and other personnel in all aspects of laboratory operation and safety procedures.
* Supports student design projects and student professional club activities by providing technical training, support and lab access
* Oversees the adequacy of all electronics systems; configurations; assembly/construction; feasibility, testing and calibration of equipment, designs and various aspects of the operation for the entire College teaching laboratories and provides support for many of the College's research laboratories.
* Maintains information related to lab and equipment usages to assists with planning regarding ABET accreditation, department budget & planning, research support and systems/facilities operation. Acts as technical liaison and represents the Bourns College of Engineering at events and meetings involving design, expansion, safety and maintenance.
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| Posted Minimum Requirements |
| Graduation from college with major work in electrical engineering and three years of relevant experience, including one year of responsible design work; or an equivalent combination of additional education and experience. Knowledge of theoretical aspects and applications of electrical engineering. Ability to solve complex technical problems. Skill in teaching practical applications of electrical engineering and technology to undergraduate/graduate students, researchers, scholars, etc. Skill in practical aspects of circuit design, assembling, testing, repair. Ability to use analog, modular, digital data acquisition systems of varying complexity. Ability to use hand tools, computers, office machines, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and other equipment typically used in the instructional laboratories. Ability to communicate complex concepts to faculty, undergraduate/graduate students, administrative personnel and other non-technical individuals. Ability to develop new procedures to test and verify designs, feasibility and system effectiveness. Knowledge of mathematical formulas and correct calculation procedures. Skill in teaching practical applications of electrical engineering and technology to undergraduate/graduate students, researchers, scholars, etc. Skill in organizing, stocking and maintaining a laboratory. Ability to write programming code in order to test, manufacture elaborate circuits, calibrate and standardize complex equipment, etc. Ability to interact with tact and diplomacy in a culturally diverse work and teaching environment. |
| Posted Preferred Qualifications |
| Experience working in a research and/or instructional laboratory setting at an institution of higher education. Knowledge of all safety procedures, laws, codes, regulations, policies, etc. Knowledge of Matlab, Cadence, Xilinx or comparable software programs. |