Vacuum Systems Specialist
About The Position
Vacuum Systems Specialists contribute to the research mission of the Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences & Education (CLASSE) by monitoring, maintaining, modifying, and repairing complex vacuum systems on all accelerators and X-ray beam lines at the Wilson Laboratory facility. As a Vacuum Systems Specialist, you will provide general operational service for high and ultra-high vacuum systems, consulting with researchers and operations staff and training users. You will fabricate precision components and assemble new vacuum components and subsystems; install new experimental assemblies; and install vacuum system controllers and diagnostic monitoring equipment. You also will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on a wide variety of vacuum equipment and hardware, such as vacuum pumps (mechanical pumps, turbo-molecular pumps, ion pumps, etc.), vacuum valves, and vacuum gauges. In your daily work, you will acquire and analyze data related to the performance of accelerator vacuum systems and develop documentation and standard procedures. Your expertise will enable you to provide direct support and oversight to visiting researchers with respect to their vacuum system needs. About CLASSE The Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences and Education (CLASSE) carries out research in accelerator physics and engineering as well as supporting the operation of the Cornell Electron Storage Ring (CESR) for photon science through the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS). The CHESS organization provides X-ray experimental facilities and brings in users from around the world.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (such as physics, mechanical engineering, surface chemistry, or other disciplines related to vacuum technology) and 2-4 years' relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience using standard hand tools and basic machine shop tools.
- Basic mechanical and electrical trouble shooting skills.
- Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Ability to respond quickly to off-hour issues and emergencies by remote communication or returning to campus.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years’ experience working in the field of high vacuum.
- Advanced experience with instrumentation and electronics, including troubleshooting of electronic circuits and programming of PLC-type devices.
- Computer skills in a PC and Linux environment.
- Experience in crane operation, rigging, and transportation of delicate experimental equipment.
- Experience with mechanical design utilizing Inventor or AutoCad design packages.
- Experience working in a clean-room environment.
- Experience writing technical documentation and/or standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities
- monitoring, maintaining, modifying, and repairing complex vacuum systems
- provide general operational service for high and ultra-high vacuum systems
- consulting with researchers and operations staff and training users
- fabricate precision components and assemble new vacuum components and subsystems
- install new experimental assemblies
- install vacuum system controllers and diagnostic monitoring equipment
- perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on a wide variety of vacuum equipment and hardware, such as vacuum pumps (mechanical pumps, turbo-molecular pumps, ion pumps, etc.), vacuum valves, and vacuum gauges
- acquire and analyze data related to the performance of accelerator vacuum systems and develop documentation and standard procedures
- provide direct support and oversight to visiting researchers with respect to their vacuum system needs
Benefits
- health care options
- generous retirement contributions
- access to wellness programs
- employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
- tuition aid for external education
- Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
- health and personal leave
- three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1.
- two additional floating holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
