ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1

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UW Bioengineering is a vibrant community driving advances in health care. As a joint department in the College of Engineering and School of Medicine, we bring together students, scientists, engineers, and clinicians to develop innovative and cost-effective health care solutions that improve lives. Our inclusive and collaborative culture empowers our students, faculty, and staff to make an impact through new fields of research and clinical products. Our award-winning faculty are national leaders in biomedical education, research, and technology transfer.

In UW Bioengineering, we are bound by a belief that public health and human dignity are inseparable. One is impossible without the other. Equity and inclusivity are fundamental to our mission of inventing the future of medicine.

The department of Bioengineering has an opportunity for an Engineering Technician 1 (NE S WFSE Campuswide).

This position will work on a supporting ongoing research related to ultrasound image analysis.

The position is engaged in the field of prosthetics and orthotics. A prosthesis replaces a limb that has been amputated. An orthosis supports a limb that does not function well. Our lab designs innovative technologies to enhance prosthetic and orthotics systems, typically through the development of a clinically relevant, innovative sensing modality and its implementation in a closed-loop control system to manage that variable during patient use.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fabrication

Assistive device fabrication, including scanning, carving, and lamination.

Soldering, Stripping and crimping wires, Insulating exposed electronic components.

Using HTerm to test functionality of electronic components, 3D printing of components.

Creating Polymer Constructs.

Using an industrial sewing machine to sew liners.

Testing signal intensities of targets.

Hand coiling wire.

Alignment of plug terminals and soldering leads.

Fill the negative space within epoxy.

Strain Gauge Application

Surface preparation, alignment, bonding, and curing.

Purchasing parts

Conducting inventory, Placing orders.

Lab Maintenance

Creating Facilities Workorders, Managing Chemical inventory and disposal.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Three years of experience as an electronics technician, instrument maker, or engineering assistant. Related course work or technical school training may substitute year-for-year for up to two years of work experience. OR One year of experience as an Electronics Technician 1/ Equivalent education/experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.