Electrical Technician

What you can expect to work on

• Supports the safe, reliable operation of accelerator and RF systems by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of high-voltage and pulsed power equipment.
• Maintains and calibrates electrical and RF subsystems, diagnosing complex electrical faults.
• Supports installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of new or upgraded electrical/RF subsystems.
• Aids in beam tuning and conditioning activities by monitoring electrical parameters and responding to interlock trips or faults.

What you need to succeed

• Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal.
• Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others, and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment.
• Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization.
• Appreciates the history of current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements.
• Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others.
• Possesses sound organizational skills.
• Associate’s degree in electrical/electronic technology, industrial electricity, or related field; military technical training (e.g., Navy Nuclear/Electronics) or equivalent experience will be considered.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial high-voltage, high-power electrical systems, RF systems, or pulsed power equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of high-voltage safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Proficiency using electrical test equipment: digital multimeters, high-voltage probes, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, hipot testers, and megohmmeters.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Demonstrates creative and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to critically interpret and use data to manage risk.
• Demonstrates skilled electrical aptitude & technical documentation skills.
• Resilient self-starter, who learns and acts quickly, and has keen attention to detail.

Great to have

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic technology, industrial electricity, or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial high-voltage, high-power electrical systems, RF systems, or pulsed power equipment.
• Experience in scientific research facilities, national laboratories, medical accelerators, semiconductor manufacturing, or similar high-reliability environments.
• Strong working knowledge of high-voltage safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Knowledge of high-power klystron or TWT amplifier systems.
• Familiarity with vacuum systems and high-voltage insulation in ultra-high vacuum environments.
• Understanding of RF systems, waveguides, and microwave components.
• Familiarity with PLC-based interlock and control systems.
• Experience working in radiation-controlled environments.