Electronics Technician Apprenticeship

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Posted: 22-Jan-24

Location: Princeton, NJ, US, 08544

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Other Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 235575483

Electronics Technician Apprenticeship
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2023-18237
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Princeton University
Overview

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory Apprenticeship is the first-in-the-nation registered apprenticeship program in fusion energy and engineering. It is designed to equip the next generation of technicians with the skills necessary to help build and operate a fusion energy experiment.

A PPPL Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway for high school graduates, veterans, and others looking to join this exciting endeavor. The Electronics Technician apprentice program shall be considered completed when the apprentice has satisfactorily completed each of the competencies listed below and the related technical instruction. The program leads to a portable, nationally recognized credential and a possible career at our national laboratory. The apprentice will receive pay and benefits, as well as all the RTI is fully paid for by PPPL.

Are you interested in joining the world's brightest talent on solving some of the worldâ™s grandest scientific challenges of the 21st century? Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is doing just that! Whether it be through science, engineering, technology or professional services, every team member has an opportunity to make their mark on our world. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!

PPPL apprenticeship website: https://www.pppl.gov/work-with-us/apprenticeships

Responsibilities

Applies electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, electrical testing procedures, engineering mathematics, physics, and related knowledge to lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic equipment, such as computers, control instrumentation and experimental diagnostics and power control systems. Discusses layout and assembly problems with ELECTRONICS ENGINEER and draws sketches to clarify design details and functional criteria of electronic units. Assembles experimental circuitry (â˜breadboardâ™) or complete prototype model according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronic systems and components and their functions. Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance. Sets up standard test apparatus or contrives test equipment and circuitry, and conducts functional, operational, environmental, and life tests to evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production model. Analyzes and interprets test data. Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance. Documents installed systems, writes technical reports and develops charts, graphs, and schematics to describe and illustrate systems operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications, and functional limitations for consideration by professional engineering personnel in broader determinations affecting systems design and other laboratory procedures. May operate bench lathes, drills, and other machine tools to fabricate non procurable items, such as coils, terminal boards, and chassis. Evaluates system performance under actual operating conditions of newly installed equipment.

Core Duties:

ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING-6000-8000-hours

The Electronics Technician apprentice program shall be considered completed when the apprentice has satisfactorily completed ~ 4 years of specified on-the-job training and related study. The apprentices shall be rotated through the following work processes.

Electronic Controls: 820-1000 Hours

Electronic Maintenance and Repairs: 820-1000 Hours

Industrial (Laboratory) Electronic Circuit Applications: 820-1000 Hours

Electrical Equipment - Repairs and Installations: 820-1000 Hours

Instrument Shop (Calibration Lab): 820-1000 Hours

Electrical/Electronic Drawing Systems & Design Tools: 320-500 Hours

Advanced Circuit Board Troubleshooting and Repair: 320-500 Hours

Programmable Controllers: 315-500 Hours

Microprocessor Unit Application Troubleshooting and Repair: 315-500 Hours

Power Installation & Distribution ( 110VAC , <50VDC): 315-500 Hours

Advanced TroubleShooting and Repair of AC/DC Convertors and Variable Frequency Drive systems: 315-500 Hours

Total Hours: 6000-8000

SKILL DEVELOPMENT (RELATED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION-RTI):

Classroom training per Mercer County Technical School (MCTS) and Mercer County Community College (MCCC) (576 hours):

MCTS

The Apprentice will either demonstrate proficiency or take the following coursework:

• BS101 Basic Industrial Math
• BS203 Math II for Machine Trades
• EL101 Electromagnetic Fundamentals
• EL102 Circuit Concepts
• EL103 Fundamentals of AC Theory
• EL104 AC Circuit Characteristics

Note: Additional MCTS Electrical/Electronic coursework may be prescribed as needed before an apprentice advances to classes at MCCC

MCCC
The Apprentice will take the following coursework towards the MCCC Electronics Certification:

• EET138 Introduction to Electronics I
• EET139 Introduction to Electronics II
• EET219 Electronic Networks
• EET251 Digital Circuit Fundamentals
• MAT146 Pre-Calculus Math
• ENG101 English Composition
• Technical electives as selected by PPPL

Note: The above MCCC coursework is applicable towards a future MCCC Associates Degree

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent by the start of the program. No experience needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Passionate, dedicated, motivated, time management, problem solving, team player, ready to learn and be challenged.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.

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