Electronics Technician

(ID: 2026-3999)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Electronics Technician to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) located in Bethesda, MD. This is a part time role (24 hours/week.)

Benefits We Offer

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
• Healthcare (FSA)
• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Information

Senior Electronics Technician. Serves as a fabricator and designer of special purpose electronic and electromechanical instruments systems for use in basic and clinical research in the biomedical sciences. *Objectives: Provides fabrication of high quality electronic and electromechanical instruments in support of NIMH, NINDS and NICHD Intramural research labs; Instruments are fabricated with close attention to the detail of the electronic circuit diagram and components; Provides expert electronics knowledge in selecting supporting instrument components such as enclosures, panel layout, and power supplies.

Additional Qualifications

Certifications & Licenses

• Minimum educational requirement of high school diploma or equivalent

Field of Study

• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Engineering Technologies
• General Engineering

Software

• Python

Skills

• Design/fabrication quality assurance
• Engraving
• Electronics Fabrication
• Conventional Shop Equipment
• Modeling drawing fabrication

Deliverables

• High quality custom fabricated electronic and electromechanical instruments - Weekly
• Custom circuit wiring, logic cable diagrams, drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete systems and equipment. - Weekly
• CAD/CAM routing of electronic Enclosures Weekly

Statement of Work Details

• Design and fabricate high-quality mechanical, electro-mechanical and optical instruments in support of research activities; and fabricate special purpose devices for clinical and research applications. - 1
• Design and fabricate commercially unavailable mechanical instruments and medical devices, special-purpose mechanical, electromechanical, optical, hydraulic instruments and devices. - 2
• Use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for drafting parts or products; consult with NIH researchers and engineers on the application of instrumentation. - 3
• Design and fabricate component parts or specialized tooling fixtures as required for fabricating parts and assemblies. - 4
• Maintain, repair, modify, fabricate, install and test electronic and mechanical components. - 5
• Designs and develops biomedical equipment.
• Collaborate with researchers on system interfaces and design between multiple medical equipment manufacturers and where commercial equipment is unavailable or unacceptable.
• Manufacture and repair special parts for various types of lab equipment.
• Coordinates the testing and analysis process.
• Evaluate alternative design approaches, with due consideration to material properties and machining capabilities; select best design approach to meet the specifications.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and photos to fabricate, manufacture, and/or repair using various power and hand tools, and other equipment.
• Tests the functionality of equipment and takes accuracy, sensitivity, and selectivity measurements.
• Complete unscheduled service orders for equipment to include calibration, electronic and mechanical repairs.
• Work with staff on the installation and initial checkout of the finished equipment in the experimental environment.
• Plan and execute modifications to make improvements as needed following initial use.
• Perform characterization measurements on fabricated devices using microscopy and other techniques.
• Monitors biomedical equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Analyze, modify, plan, install, evaluate, certify and correct system malfunctions.
• Maintain and update online protocols for equipment operation and microdevice fabrication.
• Maintain laboratory organization and assist in compliance with safety regulations.
• Work with staff on maintaining records of facility and equipment usage.
• Provides technical training on equipment operations.
• Provide in-services for staff, interns, students and support personnel.
• Provide technical expertise in the use of special devices and equipment, enhancing the productivity or success of the experiments.
• Train new users in equipment use, and assist users in device fabrication.