Position Details Position Information Department Chemistry (SCH) Classification Title Development Engineer Job Title Development Engineer Appointment Type Classified Staff Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Not benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Employment Category Regular Job Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 6 hours per week) Development Engineer position for the Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University ( OSU ). This position sits in the Chemistry department of Oregon State University’s College of Science. The College of Science ( COS ) actively embeds equity, access and inclusion in all aspects of our work and investments in people and infrastructure. As a diverse committee COS maintains a commitment to inclusive academic excellence.https://science.oregonstate.edu/ The Electrical/ Electronic Development Engineer provides support in maintenance, repair, materials, and calibration of scientific instruments in the instructional and research laboratories for Oregon State University, Chemistry Department and other departments within the University. The Development Engineer has a diverse understanding of electronics in both analog and digital devices. The teaching labs utilize 50-year-old tried and true electrical devices as well as modern analytical equipment. The position involves standard tasks such as replacing power cords, fixing hot plates, and replacing power supplies. In addition, they will be required to troubleshoot and repair analytical equipment such as Gas Chromatography, x-ray analytical tools, Mass Spectrometry, Atomic Force Microscopes and other scientific equipment and components. Therefore, the engineer is skilled in analog systems utilizing active and passive components. They are also skilled in digital systems: digital logic circuits, controllers, cameras, encoders, resolvers, networking types of equipment. The position works with little supervision and therefore must be self-directed with general knowledge of accounting, inventory, marketing and service promotion. they must communicate effectively with both customers and management, providing repair estimates, repair status, project overruns, anticipated completion dates. They will maintain accurate records of the repairs including person-hours and materials required Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all. FACTS : •Top 1.4% university in the world •More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined •1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. •2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties •7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone •100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates •35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color •217k+ alumni worldwide •For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: •Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. •Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. •Retirement savings paid by the university. •A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. •Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. •Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. •Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU . Key Responsibilities 50% Maintenance:Maintains, repairs, and calibrates scientific instruments used in instructional and research laboratories. Maintains research-grade equipment. Works with college computer administrators to install and maintain instrumentation software and computer network hardware. 25% Consulting: Works with faculty, graduate students, and authorized undergraduate students; giving advice on cost and feasibility of repairs and purchases of new instrumentation. Instructs Professors and students in the operation and care of large research-grade instruments. 10% Coordinates Electronic Shops: Coordinates and maintains an inventory of essential electronic supplies. Places requisition and maintains records for supplies and materials. Maintains a ‘for sale’ inventory for Chemistry and other University Departments. 10% Design: Construct new scientific instruments, meeting with faculty, staff, and graduate students to discuss and determine their needs for equipment and instrument systems. Develops conceptual design, analyzing alternative concepts, applying engineering principles and methods using manufacturer’s component data sheets to design projects. Design modifications to existing laboratory instruments for interfacing with computers. Design computer data acquisition and control interfaces. Develops plans, schematics, specifications, timing, and state diagrams. Writes project proposals, schedules, and cost estimates. Constructs modifies, and installs equipment and instruments, consulting the faculty, staff, and graduate students when modifications and upgrades are needed on systems. 5%: Equipment advisor:Acts as equipment advisor to the departments and attends committee meetings as necessary. What We Require One year of experience designing, fabricating, testing, modifying, and maintaining new, experimental electronic equipment, instruments, and systems in an instrument laboratory; OR a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent field. What You Will Need + Experience in analog as well as digital circuits and components. + Ability to read circuit diagrams and experience in repairing scientific instruments. + Familiarity with standard engineering practices for circuit and printed circuit board design and standard construction practices. + Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. What We Would Like You to Have + Ability to explain complex concepts to various audiences with different levels of understanding. + Ability to troubleshoot electronics/circuit boards without documentation. + Experience writing basic data analysis programs in Python, MATLAB , or similar for micro-controllers in C, Arduino, or related. + Understanding the impacts and limitations within small signal analysis such as SNR , LOD , LOQ , and complex impedances. Experience with complex instrumentation, such as large mass and NMR spectrometers, X-ray and electron diffraction spectrometers, large laser spectrometer systems, computer setup, and research grade ultraviolet, visible, and infrared spectrometers Working Conditions / Work Schedule This position is deemed essential and may need to work during inclement weather or emergency Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Min Salary $26.97 Max Salary $41.28 Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/11013 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P05133CT Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 02/10/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 01/30/2025 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 02/07/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position. Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications. Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). PLEASE NOTE :If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties. Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range. For additional information please contact: Rusty Root Rusty.Root@oregonstate.edu 541-737-6722 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team atemployee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Supplemental Questions Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/164307 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.