Associate Development Engineer (7120U) Job #70860 - Department of Electrical Engineering and Co[...]

Job ID

70860

Location

Main Campus-Berkeley

Full/Part Time

Full Time

About Berkeley

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We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

Departmental Overview

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS), in both the College of Engineering and the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS) is the largest academic department on the Berkeley campus, consisting of over 130 faculty, active emeriti, professors-in-residence, and adjunct professors, 3600+ undergraduates in both Engineering and CDSS, 750+ graduate students, and 60+ staff.

EECS programs are consistently ranked in the top three by many measures, including U.S. News & World Report's national and global ranking. The Department is actively engaged in teaching and research in the disciplines of Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biology, Databases, Graphics, Hardware / Architecture, Human-Computer Interaction, Operating Systems / Networking, Programming Systems / Software, Scientific Computing, Theory, Vision (in Computer Science) as well as Biosystems, Communication/Networking, Communications / Physical Layer, Control, Design, Modeling, and Analysis, Electromagnetics/Antennas, Integrated Circuits, Optics, Physical Electronics Devices, Physical Electronics/MEMS, Optoelectronics, Energy, Robotics, Signal Processing for Image & Video, Signal Processing for Speech & Audio (in Electrical Engineering).

The Associate Development Engineer plays a crucial role in providing professional engineering and technical support across all instructional labs within the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department. Reporting directly to the Senior Development Engineer, this position involves supporting a wide range of lab and departmental activities, from basic electronics to advanced topics in controls and robotics.

Responsibilities

1. Provide high-level engineering and technical support across all instructional labs within the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department.
2. Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff during the planning, design, and implementation phases of lab projects.
3. Provide technical guidance and training to students, faculty, and lab assistants on equipment operation, safety protocols, and best practices in experimental design and execution.
4. Document project progress, outcomes, and technical specifications to maintain comprehensive records.
5. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance lab capabilities, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in providing engineering and technical support within educational or research environments.
• Strong proficiency in using development tools for microprocessors (e.g., ARM, AVR, PIC, Intel), CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Solidworks).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex technical issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Prior experience with instructional labs covering electronics, controls, robotics, or related disciplines is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $88,900 - $126,400.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.