Senior Electronic Technician

Design, install, maintain, and calibrate electronic and computer equipment supporting undergraduate teaching labs across ChBE, MEM, and BIOE departments

Develop new laboratory experiments and revise existing setups to align with evolving curriculum needs

Program and support equipment interfacing and automation using LabVIEW or equivalent software platforms

Provide technical guidance for undergraduate project work, including senior theses and experiential learning programs

Evaluate and recommend electronic and computer equipment purchases to meet departmental requirements

Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment to minimize disruption to scheduled laboratory sessions

Maintain accurate documentation of equipment configurations, calibration records, and maintenance schedules

Collaborate with faculty to ensure laboratory experiments meet instructional objectives and safety standards

Support the setup and breakdown of equipment for new and revised undergraduate experiments each semester

Liaise with vendors and external service providers for equipment procurement, warranty, and specialist repair

Associates or Vocational/Technical Degree in Electronics or a related field

Five to eight years of work related experience

Demonstrated experience in electronic systems design, troubleshooting, and instrumentation — ideally within a laboratory or engineering environment

Hands-on proficiency with LabVIEW or comparable data acquisition and automation software

Experience integrating computer systems with physical laboratory equipment

Strong organizational skills to manage concurrent projects across three active engineering departments

Comfort working independently while supporting faculty, staff, and undergraduate students with varying technical backgrounds

Lehigh University has built its reputation on the connection between academic rigor and practical application — and this role sits right at that intersection. You'll work within a university that invests meaningfully in its research and teaching infrastructure, and you'll see the direct impact of your work each semester when students engage with experiments you've built and maintained. Lehigh offers above-superannuation retirement contributions, generous vacation and holiday leave, comprehensive health coverage, and strong tuition benefits for employees and their families. The College of Engineering & Applied Science is a collaborative environment where technical staff are respected contributors, not just support functions. Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist .

The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

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