Beamline Engineer - SSRL Materials Science Division

Position Overview

Specific Responsibilities

• Align X-ray optics and configure data acquisition and experimental systems.
• Prepare, commission, and optimize beam lines and experimental stations for SSRL users.
• Establish and maintain high quality experimental conditions on the x-ray beam line.
• Design, develop, and maintain beam line hardware, and provide technical support to the SSRL users.
• Develop in-situ/operando experimental hardware and capabilities.
• Identify and carry out projects that expand experimental capabilities and/or improve system reliability.
• Provide input to the beam time scheduling process.
• May serve as a beam line program manager (this role requires periodic on-call duties).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize designs, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills paired with creative and innovative thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and effective organizational abilities.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of scientists, technical staff and user groups in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and user manuals.
• Ability to evaluate and troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical and logic control systems.

Preferred Requirements

• Strong hands-on skill in assembling complex mechanical systems and handling delicate instruments.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work full-time.

Classification: Staff Engineer 2

Grade: K, Job Code: 0132

Duration: regular continuing

The expected pay range for this position is $134,906 - $164,965 per annum.