Electronics Installation and Fabrication Technologist

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring an ALS Electronics Installation and Fabrication Technologist within the Engineering division to provide technical support for the design, development, fabrication, installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems and experimental apparatus.

About the role

Under general supervision and assigned to the Advanced Light Source (ALS), this position performs complex technical support activities in electronics fabrication, installation, testing, and maintenance within an accelerator environment. The role involves close collaboration with engineers, physicists, technicians, and operations personnel to support accelerator systems, experimental equipment, controls, instrumentation, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and/or install complex electronics hardware including chassis, instruments, printed circuit boards, cables, wiring harnesses, equipment racks and consoles, and control and instrumentation cross-connect/inter-connect cabling systems.
• Support accelerator operations, shutdown activities, upgrades, and maintenance projects.
• Respond to operational support needs and participate in troubleshooting activities affecting accelerator or beamline systems.
• Operate hand, power, and machine tools of the trade.
• Read and interpret schematics, sketches, parts lists, and component layout diagrams.
• Follow generalized written or verbal instructions, selecting appropriate components, packaging enclosures, and manufacturing techniques and procedures while implementing applicable codes and standards.
• Install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic systems and equipment in laboratory, shop, and accelerator environments.
• Use standard electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, network analyzers, and related diagnostic tools.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and implement corrective actions with minimal supervision.
• Perform measurements, calculations, and operational checks necessary to verify system functionality and performance.
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with Laboratory policies, electrical safety requirements, engineering standards, and applicable procedures.
• Participate in work planning, hazard analysis, job safety reviews, and integrated safety management activities.
• Interact with engineers, designers, and electronics coordinators on matters relating to finished product design, technical performance, and documentation criteria. Provide input to cost estimates and production/installation scheduling.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Environment, Health, and Safety rules and regulations. Proactively promote and participate in safety and environmentally sensitive work practices.
• Participate in various formal ES&H training activities as required by specific duties and responsibilities.
• Support Lab-wide and Engineering Division Diversity-in-the-Workplace goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience working in the electronics field.
• Substantial understanding of electronics theory, electro-mechanical and scientific principles, and mathematics.
• Knowledge and ability to use complex test equipment, diagnostic routines and procedures, and appropriate hand and power tools of the trade.
• Ability to correctly interpret complex schematics and assembly, calibration, maintenance, and operating manuals.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of electronics test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital and analog multimeters, function generators, and pulse generators.
• Work experience performing general troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of complex electronics.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to successfully accomplish assignments.
• General knowledge of equipment design procedures and techniques.
• General personal computer application skills with spreadsheets, databases, and word processors.
• Color vision sufficient to discern wiring and component color codes, and safety-related colored signs, lamps, and warning devices.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work from heights and confined spaces, and lift 23 kg (50 lbs.).

Desired skills

• Provide on-the-job training to lower-level or less experienced staff on design layout, fabrication and installation techniques, and quality and workmanship codes and standards.
• Experience supporting accelerator, beamline, scientific, industrial, or research equipment.
• Familiarity with accelerator controls, instrumentation systems, interlock systems, or data acquisition equipment.
• Experience working in a national laboratory, research institution, university, or similarly complex technical environment.
• Experience with rack integration, cable management, and equipment installation in operational facilities.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and quality assurance practices.

Pay

This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. The expected hourly range is $40.90 - $49.18, which fits into the full hourly range of $36.77 - $53.32 depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time career appointment, non-exempt (hourly paid), eligible for overtime pay.

Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites.

This position is subject to a background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available.