Senior Electronic Technician

Job no: 504040
Work type: Nonexempt Staff Full-time
Location: Bethlehem
Categories: Technical/Scientific

Lehigh University's College of Engineering & Applied Science is home to rigorous undergraduate programs that give students hands-on experience with real laboratory equipment from day one. The Senior Electronic Technician who steps into this role will be the technical backbone keeping that experience running — accurately, safely, and at the standard Lehigh's engineering students deserve.

Position Number: S74880

This position is a Grade: 8 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $44,600-$53,530 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

What You'll Be Working On

• 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

What You Bring

• 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

Why Lehigh

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.

Special Considerations

• 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.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Advertised: September 15, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled