Electrical Technician

Niowave Inc. • Lansing, MI

3d

About The Position

The Electrical Technician supports the safe, reliable operation of accelerator and RF systems by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of high-voltage and pulsed power equipment. This role is responsible for maintaining and calibrating electrical and RF subsystems, diagnosing complex electrical faults, and supporting installation, commissioning, and beam operations.

Requirements

• Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
• Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others, and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
• Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization
• Appreciates the history of current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements
• Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others
• Displays excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Possesses sound organizational skills
• Associate’s degree in electrical/electronic technology, industrial electricity, or related field; military technical training (e.g., Navy Nuclear/Electronics) or equivalent experience will be considered
• 4+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial high-voltage, high-power electrical systems, RF systems, or pulsed power equipment
• Strong working knowledge of high-voltage safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures
• Proficiency using electrical test equipment: digital multimeters, high-voltage probes, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, hipot testers, and megohmmeters
• Ability to read and interpret detailed electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and P&IDs
• Demonstrates creative and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk
• Demonstrates skilled electrical aptitude & technical documentation skills
• Is a resilient self-starter, who learns and acts quickly, and has keen attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic technology, industrial electricity, or related field
• 7+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial high-voltage, high-power electrical systems, RF systems, or pulsed power equipment
• Experience in scientific research facilities, national laboratories, medical accelerators, semiconductor manufacturing, or similar high-reliability environments
• Experience with linear accelerators, cyclotrons, or other particle beam systems
• Strong working knowledge of high-voltage safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures
• Knowledge of high-power klystron or TWT amplifier systems
• Familiarity with vacuum systems and high-voltage insulation in ultra-high vacuum environments
• Previous work supporting medical isotope production or radiopharmaceutical manufacturing
• Understanding of RF systems, waveguides, and microwave components
• Familiarity with PLC-based interlock and control systems
• Experience working in radiation-controlled environments

Responsibilities

• Performs routine preventive maintenance, inspection, and calibration of high-voltage power supplies, pulsed modulators, tetrodes, waveguide systems, and RF distribution components
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical faults in the accelerator systems including high-voltage circuits including breakers; pulsed power systems; magnet power supplies; electron gun and beam transport electronics; and cooling and vacuum system interlocks
• Conducts visual and electrical testing of RF components (waveguides, circulators, loads, windows) for signs of arcing, vacuum leaks, or degradation
• Supports installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of new or upgraded electrical/RF subsystems
• Assists in beam tuning and conditioning activities by monitoring electrical parameters and responding to interlock trips or faults

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees