Electronics Technician

Fermilab•Batavia, IL

24d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab is seeking an Electronics Technician to provide routine technical support to an assigned experimental or support group under direct supervision. Work is based on apprenticeship-level expertise, general experience, and/or academic study. Depending on the assignment, the technician may fabricate, set up, calibrate, operate, test, repair, and modify electrical-electronic or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices, or perform environmental, safety, and health duties such as environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys. The technician works on laboratory projects and equipment using drawings, diagrams, and schematics; assists with construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment; and helps prepare, test, and calibrate equipment. The role also includes documenting completed work, maintaining work records, performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting, conducting safety inspections, assisting with hazard analyses and waste management, and responding to operational needs and emergencies. The position is onsite at Fermilab’s Batavia office. Off-hour shifts or emergency call-ins may be required.

Requirements

High school degree, technical certificate, or equivalent.
Fundamental knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and/or environmental, safety, and health technology concepts, practices, and procedures relevant to the assigned area.
Ability to work onsite at the Batavia office.
May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.
Contribute effectively within a diverse workforce and uphold Fermilab’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is required for an employment offer.
New employees must successfully complete a federal background check and obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine fabrication, setup, operation, testing, repair, and/or modification of equipment and systems in the assigned area.
Work on laboratory projects and equipment based on drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
Assist in constructing and assembling experiment and support equipment; prepare equipment for operation and assist with testing and calibration.
Write procedures for completed work and enter relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook.
Perform preventive and routine maintenance on instruments and equipment; troubleshoot problems and conduct repairs as needed.
Conduct periodic safety inspections of the assigned area, including generating hazard analyses.
Assist with identifying, packaging, controlling, and disposing of chemical and radioactive waste.
Respond to operational and emergency requirements, including off-hour shifts or emergency call-ins as required.
Procure and maintain inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment.
Assist with implementing and designing equipment and systems for the assigned area, maintaining quality in all aspects of the work.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations and Laboratory policies, procedures, and practices.