Data Acquisition and Control Hardware Engineer

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory•Batavia, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab’s Accelerator Division (AD) ACORN project is seeking a Data Acquisition & Control Hardware Engineer to assist with the modernization of the control system hardware across the Accelerator Power Systems (APS) and Data Acquisition & Control (DAC) WBS elements. This position plans & performs engineering tasks, which includes research, design and development of medium to large engineering projects or portions of large projects in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, requirements, and standards, and all Department of Energy (DOE) orders. Assignments typically include equipment design & development, test of materials, preparation of specification, coordination of manpower required to manufacture, & install/ test projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 6+ years of engineering experience, or a Master’s or PhD in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 4+ years of engineering experience.
Knowledge of digital and analog circuit design and simulation.
Knowledge of FPGA development and System on Chip architectures.
Ability to interpret and analyze electrical schematics and technical documentation for existing analog and digital subsystems.
Experience with developing standards and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with life cycle management is a plus.
Experience with power electronics is a plus.
Experience with project management and DOE 413.3B projects is a plus.
Experience with developing and managing requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyzes data and performs engineering calculations.
Develops designs of specific parts, components, or phases of a project.
Develops specifications, designs, and documents for complex and perhaps major engineering design solutions.
Collaborates with subsystem managers, engages with legacy system experts to verify requirements and hardware functionality, and provides technical leadership to teams working on system modernization and electronics upgrades.
Conducts functional analyses of existing control system hardware.
Leads in-house designs for hardware.
Collaborates with ACORN Project and Controls Department staff on the integration of new hardware into a fully functioning accelerator control system, including full system testing and commissioning.
Advises subsystem managers on strategic decisions for using commercial items versus in-house designs.
Plans medium to large projects from inception to completion and brings them to operating status.
Estimates manpower, schedules work, coordinates and directs technicians.
Presents material as part of technical design reviews and project reviews.
Takes a lead role in procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, and operation.
Assists with or leads the development of cost estimates, as well as the monitoring of budgetary obligations, particularly in the context of a DOE 413.3B project.
With oversight, may review and approve work before resources are committed, ensuring conformance to specifications and cost/time constraints.
With review and approval of supervisor, commits hardware and financial resources, ensuring conformance to specifications and cost/time constraints.
Serves on or leads safety panels, review committees, and other subcommittees as assigned.
Provides technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates, technicians, or less senior engineers, as assigned.
Coordinates and/or supervises technicians and other engineers, as assigned.
May participate in technical conferences and publication.
May provide supervision or leadership of a team including hiring, promotions, performance reviews, training, disciplinary actions, team exits, and other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.