Radiofrequency (RF) and High Voltage (HV) Lead

University Of Saskatchewan • College Park, MD

259d • $96,844 - $131,024

About The Position

The Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLSI) is a national research facility of the University of Saskatchewan. CLS produces very bright light to explore the nature and structure of molecules, and serves national and international users from academia, industry, and government institutions. The Canadian Light Source is looking for a group leader (Lead) for our Radiofrequency and High Voltage team. Our Radiofrequency and High Voltage (RF and HV) team maintains, repairs, and operates our RF and HV systems. As the Lead of our RV and HV team, you will oversee responsibilities within the group and provide supervisor, coaching, and mentorship to the team members. This will include participating in the recruitment, performance management, and professional development of staff. You will work together with the Accelerator Operation and Development (AOD) Manager and other Leads and departments to develop the objectives for the maintenance, operation, upgrade, and development of the accelerator complex. Using your expertise in RF systems and/or Power converters and other types of power supplies, you will be central in proposing technical upgrades of components or systems and will provide remediation plans to address identified risk with specific systems and to ensure high availability of beam for the user program.

Requirements

• A relevant undergraduate degree (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Physics, Telecommunication).
• Minimum of five (5) years' practical relevant experience in the field of RF or high intensity/high voltage power supply/power converters.
• Proven record of theoretical and conceptual knowledge in areas of RF systems or power supply/power converters.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (oral and written).

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in RF or microwave engineering.
• Eligible for professional membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
• Experience in a lead or supervisory role in the field.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee responsibilities within the RF and HV team and provide supervision, coaching, and mentorship to team members.
• Participate in the recruitment, performance management, and professional development of staff.
• Collaborate with the AOD Manager and other Leads to develop objectives for maintenance, operation, upgrade, and development of the accelerator complex.
• Propose technical upgrades of components or systems based on expertise in RF systems and/or power converters.
• Provide remediation plans to address identified risks with specific systems.
• Ensure high availability of beam for the user program.
• Showcase the work of the RV/HV group to the international community and encourage collaboration with similar groups.
• Occasional shift work for machine development, operation, and maintenance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including supplemental health & dental.
• Life insurance.
• Pension plan.
• Four weeks' vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree