Engineering Prototyping Technician

Overall Position Summary and Objectives IDEAS is a central, on-campus, engineering resource for the Intramural Research Program (IRP). IDEAS staff work closely with IRP collaborators to develop Client technologies for laboratory and clinical research. The majority of SPIS activities require first-of-a-kind instrumentation design, software development (both for instrument control and signal analysis), in-house fabrication, and overall collaborative validation in laboratories and clinics. IDEAS is looking for a proactive candidate to assume responsibility for our engineering laboratories and fabrication capabilities, as well as work with our engineers in fabricating, assembling, testing, installing, and debugging a wide range of devices and systems.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's
Certifications & Licenses

• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Associates Degree, trade/technical school graduate or similar
• Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance

Skills (Ranked By Priority)

1. Fabrication and Assembly
2. Laboratory Organization
3. 3D Printers
4. Mechanical Tools
5. Soldering
6. Equipment Maintenance
7. Inventory Management
8. Ordering Supplies
9. Verbal Communication
10. Written Communication
11. CNC Mills
12. Basic Electric Concepts
13. Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Function Generators
14. Makerspace

Software

• MS Office Suite
• CAD
• Python
• MATLAB
• Altium
• C/C++
• Git

Field of Study

• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies
• General Engineering
• Engineering Technologies
• Miscellaneous Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

DELIVERABLES

• Work products and documents related to the organization and maintenance of an engineering laboratory - Weekly

• Inspect Equipment - Monthly

• Meet with lab members to present updates - Weekly

• Work products and documents related to the design and fabrication of high quality electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical and optical instruments in support of research activities. - Weekly

• Work products and documents related to the design and fabrication of component parts or specialized tooling fixtures as required for fabricating parts and assemblies. - Weekly

• Work products and documents related to CAD design for individual components and assemblies, solid modeling and drawing creation utilizing Solidworks. - Weekly

• Work products and documents related to CAD design for electronic schematics and printed circuit board layouts using Altium. - Weekly

• Work products and documents to the education and verification of staff safety compliance for general lab and specific machines - Weekly

STATEMENT OF WORK DETAILS
Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.

• Fabricate and assemble electrical, optical, and mechanical designs

Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.

• Operate and maintain machinery, such as circuit board plotter, 3D printers, CNC mill, laser cutter, and other fabrication equipment

Performs sample management and storage.

• Perform processing, description and analysis of samples

Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed.

• Ensure efficient lab operations, including maintenance, organization, and inventory

Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.

• Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory

Cleans and sterilizes instruments, glassware and equipment.

• Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage

Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.

• Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols

Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and initiates purchase orders.

• Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare purchase requests

Performs routine equipment maintenance.

• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules

Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.

• Troubleshoot electronic, optical, and mechanical systems and devices

• Design and implement small electronic and or mechanical devices and systems

Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed and produces detailed reports for use by senior staff.

• Prepare reports and summaries based on results and findings

Performs advanced equipment maintenance.

• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules

Trains staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.

• Assist engineers with testing, installation, and or debugging of systems

• Educate ensure staff safety compliance for general lab and specific machines

Provides insights and expertise and recommends new strategies and approaches.

• Interact with client campus investigators and trainees on biomedical research projects

• Serve as point-person for laboratory meetings and work resulting from impromptu visits from client campus staff