ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Company: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location: Madison
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Position Summary: The Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) is a research and development organization within the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education. PSL develops unique instrumentation solutions used in scientific research programs all over the world. Our expertise spans the entire engineering process from initial conceptual design, through engineering development, fabrication, testing, and on-site installation. We have experience with projects at every scale and level of complexity. The Electrical Engineer position will provide the Electrical Engineering group with expertise and advice on strategy, design, and plans for all PSL projects. The position will communicate and collaborate with researchers, scientists, and faculty from the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus as well as private industry and international collaborators. Position Duties: List of Duties Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Degree and Area of Specialization: BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required. MS Degree is preferred. Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience: Required: -Minimum of five years design experience supporting complex projects. -Experience in the development of component-level analog and digital circuits, component selection, electronic packaging, electrical safety assurance, and environmental testing. - Experience using electronic simulation software (SPICE or similar), electrical CAD software (Altium Designer, SolidWorks, or similar), and Failure-Mode and Effects Analysis. Preferred: -Experience supporting complex and dynamic projects in Research and Development environments. -Leadership in the design, construction, and testing of custom electronic equipment from initial concept to final installation. -Working with new and existing clients to understand their requirements, develop a range of design options, establish budgets and schedules, and report progress. -Evaluating technologies and practices to establish baselines for the development of reliable and cost-effective Engineering solutions. -Experience providing training and support for personnel completing installations, diagnostics, and repairs in remote locations. -Selection and configuration of variable-frequency motor drives, Programmable Logic Controllers, and PID process controls. -Selection and installation of sensors used to measure temperature, level, flow, pressure, force, position, and motion. -Programming experience. Department(s): A-VCRGE/PHYS SCI LAB/PSL Work Type: Full or Part Time: 50% - 100% Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Instructions to Applicants: To be considered, applications must be submitted online at Please click on the 'Apply Now' button to start the application process. You will be required to upload a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please address your experience with the knowledge and skills of the position. Contact: Elizabeth Danielak Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: , STS: ) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. ) Official Title: SR INSTRUMENT TECH(S54BN) or INSTRUMENTATION TECH(S54DN) Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: -AS The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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