Field Engineer
| Company | University of Texas – Austin |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA |
| Salary | $65000 – $65000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 4 years’ experience or Master’s degree with 2 years’ experience in geophysics, physics, electrical engineering, earth science, or related field
- Experience or aptitude for electronic, mechanical and power system configuration and maintenance
- Experience or aptitude in deployment, debug and configuration of seismic instruments
- Experience or aptitude in analyzing instrument performance remotely, via radio and cell networks, to determine maintenance needs
- Ability to maintain accurate inventory, bill of materials and maintenance records
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in groups and independently, sometimes in demanding conditions
- Ability to manage complex systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and deliverables
- Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Preparing instruments and equipment for seismic station deployment and maintenance field trips
- Repairing failed equipment for characterizing failures for return to manufacturer
- Documenting field activities, such as failures found, method of repair and instruments replaced and deployed
- Deployment and maintenance of seismic stations and scouting new sites for station deployment
- Monitoring and maintaining supplies inventory, placing orders as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- More than the required years of experience, with specific background and hands-on experience with geophysical equipment and earthquake location software (e.g., SeisComP, Antelope, Seisan, Earthworm)
- Experience with electronic, mechanical and power system configuration and maintenance
- Experience with deployment, debug and configuration of seismic instruments
- Experience with analyzing instrument performance remotely, via radio and cell networks, to determine maintenance needs; preparing modem datalogger and sensor configurations
- Willingness and ability to adapt to changing research programs and project needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills