Spectrometer Support Engineer Spectrometer Support Engineer
About The Position
This position is part of a cross functional team dedicated to supporting the spectrometers and other experimental equipment in Halls A and C. Equipment includes, but is not limited to: high current DC power supplies, instrumentation, and controls; cryogenics instrumentation and controls; particle detector supporting electronics; and spectrometer motion. This position will involve contributing with a team of engineers and technicians in repairing, upgrading, maintaining, and documenting the equipment, including on call support during the experimental run. This position will be expected to work, with supervision, on control systems and power supplies including troubleshooting and repair, making updates to control software, and providing on-call support during the experimental run. This position will also be responsible for learning how to operate the cryogenics system in hall C and assisting SME with cryogenics operations. Candidates for this position should have a knowledge of basic electronics, familiarity with computers and basic programs such as MS Office, troubleshooting skills, and ability to think critically. Experience with PLCs, programming, or fluid dynamics is a plus. Electronics knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and understanding of pressure-flow relationship will be tested during the interview.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Engineering/Physics/Similar technical field required
- Strong analytical and numerical background.
- Problem solving and critical thinking ability.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing (e.g. email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to their supervisor and others in the group.
- Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a group.
- Knowledge of basic electronics
- Familiarity with computers and basic programs such as MS Office
- Troubleshooting skills
- Ability to think critically
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PLCs
- Programming experience
- Experience with fluid dynamics
Responsibilities
- Learn to operate the cryo system in hall C under supervision of cryo SME.
- Assist in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of power supplies and magnet control systems.
- Assist in documentation of equipment and work.
- Be on call 24/7 on a rotation basis (1-week duration) for experimental support.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
- 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
- Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
- Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
