Job Summary The Associate Instructional Lab Coordinator position is part of the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering's (ECE) world-leading, laboratory-based instructional team. This position will help deliver both Purdue ECE analog circuits laboratory experiences and Mechanical Engineering's (ME) systems and controls laboratory experiences in Indianapolis. This position would work closely with their counterparts on the West Lafayette campus to deliver instructional labs to both on-campus and online students. As we scale to meet this new cohort of students, we are looking for individuals looking to engage and support a new generation of engineers.
Who We Are About Purdue University Indianapolis: Purdue University in Indianapolis is part of Purdue University West Lafayette, with multiple locations throughout the city of Indianapolis. It bookends America's Hard Tech Corridor, which extends from West Lafayette through new investments in Lebanon's LEAP Innovation District to downtown Indianapolis. It positions our students, faculty and staff in close proximity to top businesses and leading industries, providing new and unique executive education and internship opportunities. Its chief academic officer is David Umulis, senior vice provost and professor, who reports to Provost Patrick Wolfe, and its chief operating officer is Daniel Hasler, former Indiana secretary of commerce. Purdue University has achieved excellence at scale, ranking among the top four U.S. universities in agriculture, graduate engineering and number of utility patents and, across all leading American universities, as No. 1 in undergraduate STEM enrollment. That level of achievement now extends to all parts of Indianapolis. Responding to the strong need expressed by central Indiana business and community leaders for more highly skilled talents in science, technology, engineering and health care disciplines, we will ambitiously grow enrollment to establish a new pipeline of Boilermaker talent to our capital city. Degrees granted and tuition will exactly mirror those in West Lafayette - and all degrees, programs, departments, schools and colleges will be eligible to be considered for a Purdue University in Indianapolis presence. As an extension of the residential West Lafayette campus, Purdue Indy will have multiple locations throughout the city of Indianapolis.
What We Are Looking For Education and Experience: Required:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering technology, or computer engineering technology
- 0-1 year of experience with EDA software, design and simulation tools, ECE topics, PCBA design, electrical laboratory equipment, and others
- Experience with Microcontrollers, Matlab, and LabVIEW
Preferred:
- Understanding of measurement and control theory
Skills: Required:
- Strong technical and professional communication skills
- Ability to manage teams of students and professionals
- Ability to work with UNIX and Windows operating systems
- Ability to operate and maintain a range of electronics laboratory instrumentation
- Ability to troubleshoot and debug electrical designs
Additional Information - International candidates are encouraged to apply. Employment authorization is available for this position.
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
- Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply