Technician Intern

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub appThis position is intended for individuals who are either non-USNH undergraduate students or those not currently pursuing an undergraduate degree, and are seeking a pathway into a technology career.This is a year-round, non-benefited internship position at the UNH InterOperability Lab. The UNH InterOperability Lab (UNH-IOL) has been testing Networking and Communications since 1988. Fully owned by the University of New Hampshire, the lab receives 100% of its funding from commercial companies in exchange for professional and testing services. Testing services include areas such as Ethernet, xDSL, Storage, Wireless, and Internet Protocol (including IPv6).Under general direction, test technicians are responsible for:Working with industry professionals across multiple areas of technologyProviding in-person support to remote personnel including device setup and configurationPerforming conformance and interoperability testing on commercially available and prototype productsTroubleshooting, debugging, and general support during test cyclesReviewing, updating, and working with IOL Test SuitesWriting detailed conformance and interoperability reportsWorking hours available are typically Mon-Fri from 8AM-6PM (set your schedule within these hours)Training is provided on the job, and pathway opportunities are available.Acceptable Minimum QualificationsHigh School Graduate or equivalentAvailable to work at least 12 hours/week or more depending on academic statusMust also pass a pre-employment background check.Additional Desirable QualificationsFamiliarity with a programming language (i.e. python, C/C++, Java, Visual Basic)Familiarity with consumer networking technologies (i.e. setting up a home wired/wireless network)Technical writing proficiencyAbility to work both independently as well as a member of a teamCompensation Pay Range:Starting pay is $12-$14+/hr (based on experience) . We offer unique bonus opportunities as well as bi-annual performance-based raises.Special RequirementsBackground check is required prior to employment.Eligibility for employment at the UNH-IOL may be restricted due to Federal law or regulation, including regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security and the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Access Control. Offers of employment may be conditioned upon verification of eligible citizenship if necessary to comply with federal law.Eligibility for employment is subject to change at any time.This is an evergreen posting . While there may not be an immediate opening, we regularly hire for this position throughout the year. Applications are reviewed as opportunities become available.The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.EEO StatementThe University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human ResourcesLocation:DurhamSalary Grade:Adjunct Hourly Staff 00 #J-18808-Ljbffr University-System-of-New-Hampshir