Electrical Engineer for Active Learning

24-Aug-2021

Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

55350BR

Job Summary

If you are seeking an opportunity to combine your electrical engineering background with your passion for supporting STEM education, this may be your next career move! The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) seeks an Electrical Engineer to support hands-on learning activities at the SEAS Active Learning Labs. In this exciting and unique position, you will use your knowledge, skills and ideas to help develop and implement current and new course lab components, train students and teaching fellows in design, laboratory, and manufacturing practices, and provide support for students’ design projects. Reporting to the Director for Active Learning, Electrical Engineering, you will be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team of staff engineers who support SEAS educational mission. And in alignment with our core values, we seek candidates who are interested in prioritizing diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. If this interests you, please read the details below and apply by submitting a cover letter with your updated resume.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure a welcoming and inclusive lab environment for all students, staff, and faculty.
• Support the lab components of SEAS engineering courses, primarily electrical engineering courses.
• Engage with faculty and students to support course-based lab activities and design projects as well as individual and group student capstone projects.
• Partner and collaborate with SEAS faculty and teaching staff to design, create, develop, and implement new laboratory activities for courses.
• Support the development and instruction of technical hands-on workshops and activities on electrical engineering topics during the fall and spring semesters, as well as for special programs and summer activities.
• Assist in the development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures for lab equipment.
• Train students and course teaching fellows on the use and application of electrical engineering lab equipment.
• Support the development of engineering prototypes that serve as resources and tools for active learning.
• Set up, test, and prepare equipment prior to upcoming lab experiments and activities.
• Troubleshoot and support student work during lab experiments and activities.
• Provide support to summer outreach program(s) through activities such as curriculum design, lab setup, scheduling, and space planning logistics.
• Provide regular updates and summaries of work to the Electrical Engineering Learning Lab director and senior engineering staff.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of lab equipment and supplies. Organize and replenish supplies when needed.
• Lead lab safety trainings and orientations for students as well as course teaching fellows and assistants for use of Electrical Engineering Active Learning Labs. Support related efforts in the compliance and implementation of safety protocols in the electrical engineering labs.
• Prepare and maintain lab facilities for audits, inspections, and tours.
• Support other operations and daily activities of the electrical engineering labs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Two or more years of work experience in electrical engineering or a related field. Internships, co-ops or paid positions in the field of electrical engineering may count towards years of experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Specialization in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred: RF and communication system design, IC/VLSI/SoC design, electronics, signal processing, instrumentation, control systems, robotics.
• Familiar with some of the following: C/C++, Arduino, Python, MATLAB, PCB design, SPICE, Oscilloscopes and other benchtop equipment, microcontroller development boards, serial communication interfaces, and soldering.
• Experience working in an active learning environment is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, ability and willingness to juggle multiple projects, creativity in problem solving, and high self-motivation are key to performing effectively in this position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. In particular, competence in generating straightforward technical documentation such as lab procedures, protocols, and reports.
• Enthusiasm for supporting open-ended interdisciplinary engineering design projects
• Ability to perform effectively as part of a team and in a highly self-directed environment is essential. 
• The engineer should have a strong interest in working with members of our lab to create an inclusive and highly collaborative work environment for diverse groups of students, teaching fellows, teaching staff, and faculty.

Physical Requirements

The ability to lift 25-50 lbs and be on your feet for extended periods is important to complete the duties of this position.

Working Conditions

This work is performed in a laboratory and office environment.

Additional Information

• Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.
• The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences does not provide visa sponsorship for administrative and staff positions.
• Due to COVID-19 related restrictions, and depending on the start date, this position may begin as a partially remote position. Once regular operations resume for the fall semester, this role will be based full-time on campus at our new Science & Engineering Complex in Allston, MA.
• Harvard will require COVID vaccination for all Harvard community members who will have any on-campus presence. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement and exceptions may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/

Commitment to Diversity
SEAS is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment. Some of our core values include respect for all, serving the greater good, and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

About SEAS
The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences serves as the connector and integrator of Harvard’s teaching and research efforts in engineering, applied sciences, and technology. Our core tenets are educating broad-minded students; interdisciplinary research; integration across disciplines; and balancing theory, experimentation and practice to create an unmatched environment for learning and exploration. Through collaboration with researchers from all parts of Harvard, other universities, and industry, we bring discovery and innovation directly to bear on improving human life and society. For more information about us, please visit www.seas.harvard.edu. 

Location

USA - MA - Allston

Department

SEAS^Teaching and Learning

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Pre-Employment Screening

Education, Identity

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.