Princeton University
Location
Princeton, NJ | United States
Job description
Technical Specialist
US-NJ-Princeton
Job ID: 2023-16757
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research and Laboratory
Princeton University
Overview
Civil and environmental engineering research at Princeton addresses fundamental questions associated with the built environment, the natural environment, and interactions between the two. Focus areas include design of civil engineering systems; water resources and the hydrologic cycle, civil engineering materials, environmental and structural monitoring; air quality and water quality; urban environments, including smart cities; the impacts of climate change on water resources and natural hazards; impacts of energy technology on the environment; and structural art and design.
-Design, implement, and maintain hardware and software systems related to sensors for humidity, temperature, pH, chemical, and other measures. 30%
-Install, configure, and test sensor systems. 20%
-Work with team members to prototype integrated systems. 20%
-Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to hardware and software systems. 10%
-Perform electrical wiring for sensor systems as needed. 10%
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and successful completion of projects. 5%
-Develop and maintain technical documentation for hardware and software systems. 5%
Required
-Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
-At least 2 years of experience in hardware/software integration, with a focus on sensors
-Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, or R is preferred
-Familiarity with sensor technologies and protocols, including I2C, SPI, and RS232/485
-Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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About Princeton University
Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation's service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.Today, more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,200 undergraduate students and 2,600 graduate students. The University's generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.
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