Department Contact: Brooke Yaksich, psl_hrs@psl.nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join the team as an Electronics Technician Associate!

Position Details

Position Title: Electronics Technician Associate

College/Division: Physical Science Laboratory

Department: 470551-PSL ISC PRODUCTION

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $19.28

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.00

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Assemble printed wiring boards, cable connectors and harnesses for installation onto the telemetry systems. Perform Electrical and RF testing of telemetry systems as per established testing procedures. Package and ship telemetry hardware and/or systems with associated documentation. Perform general mechanical/electrical assembly techniques and other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
High School diploma + 1 years of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 
Ability to obtain a DoD clearance and maintain clearance throughout employment. This position is subject to random drug testing in compliance with its drug-free workforce requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.