Sr Technical Support Staff I

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Princeton University is hiring a Sr Technical Support Staff I. This role involves providing technical support to a plasma propulsion research lab, including maintaining experimental equipment, supporting experiments, and ensuring lab safety. The position also requires assisting research students and managing lab resources.

Highlights

Support plasma propulsion research experiments by taking measurements, compiling and analyzing data, and reporting findings.
Assist a research group of 13 students, including thesis support.
Maintain lab equipment and instruments and oversee lab safety protocols.
Order materials and equipment necessary for lab operations.
Technical skills include circuit diagnosis and repair, hardware design, and light machining.
Familiarity with plasma diagnostics, pulsed power, vacuum equipment maintenance, data acquisition systems like LabVIEW, and programming is beneficial.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical technical studies or equivalent experience; a BS in mechanical or electrical engineering is a plus.
Full-time position with a standard 40-hour workweek and eligibility for benefits.
Salary range is $80,000 to $90,000 annually.
Position is part of the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering department, supporting the Choueiri Lab.

Sr Technical Support Staff I Full Description

Overview

Technical support for a university laboratory focused on plasma propulsion research, including support of the experimental facility and associated equipment and diagnostics. Ability to diagnose and repair circuits, design simple hardware, and undertake light machining tasks in the lab's machine shop. Familiarity with plasma diagnostics, pulsed power, and operation and maintenance of vacuum equipment is an advantage but not a strict requirement. Working knowledge of data acquisition systems (e.g., LabVIEW) and computer programming is a plus. Tasks include supporting experiments, maintaining the lab's equipment and instruments, ordering materials and equipment, and overseeing lab safety.Â

Responsibilities

Supporting experimentsÂ
1. Taking Measurements
2. Compiling data and reducing it
3. Writing reports on data findings

Support Research Group, including students.
1. 13 research students in a group
2. Thesis support

Other Duties

1. Ordering material and equipment.
2. Maintaining lab equipment and instruments
3. Overseeing lab safety

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in technical studies (mechanical or electrical) or equivalentexperience (minimum of 5 years) in a research lab is the minimum requirement.
A BS in mechanical or electrical engineering is a plus.
Familiarity with plasma diagnostics, pulsed power, and operation and maintenance of vacuum equipment

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

: 40.00

Eligible for Overtime: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Probationary Period: 180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No

Physical Capacity Exam Required: No

Valid Driver's License Required: No

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Salary Range: $80,000 to $90,000

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