Electronics Technician

Designs and develops biomedical equipment.

• Use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for drafting parts or products; consult with NIH researchers and engineers on the application of instrumentation. 3
• Collaborate with researchers on system interfaces and design between multiple medical equipment manufacturers and where commercial equipment is unavailable or unacceptable.
• Design and fabricate high quality mechanical electro-mechanical and optical instruments in support of research activities; and fabricate special purpose devices for clinical and research applications. 1
• Design and fabricate commercially unavailable mechanical instruments and medical devices special-purpose mechanical electromechanical optical hydraulic instruments and devices. 2
• Design and fabricate component parts or specialized tooling fixtures as required for fabricating parts and assemblies. 4
• Manufacture and repair special parts for various types of lab equipment.

Coordinates the testing and analysis process.

• Maintain repair modify fabricate install and test electronic and mechanical components. 5
• Evaluate alternative design approaches with due consideration to material properties and machining capabilities; select best design approach to meet the specifications.
• Interpret and work from blueprints sketches drawings and photos to fabricate manufacture and/or repair using various power and hand tools and other equipment.

Tests the functionality of equipment and takes accuracy sensitivity and selectivity measurements.

• Complete unscheduled service orders for equipment to include calibration electronic and mechanical repairs.
• Work with staff on the installation and initial checkout of the finished equipment in the experimental environment.
• Plan and execute modifications to make improvements as needed following initial use.
• Perform characterization measurements on fabricated devices using microscopy and other techniques.

Monitors biomedical equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Analyze modify plan install evaluate certify and correct system malfunctions
• Maintain and update online protocols for equipment operation and microdevice fabrication.
• Maintain laboratory organization and assist in compliance with safety regulations.
• Work with staff on maintaining records of facility and equipment usage.

Provides technical training on equipment operations.

• Provide in-services for staff interns students and support personnel.
• Provide technical expertise in the use of special devices and equipment enhancing the productivity or success of the experiments- Train new users in equipment use and assist users in device fabrication.

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