Laboratory Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments, tests, and research within a laser laboratory setting.
• Assists more experienced engineers or scientists in designing and setting up experiments, maintaining equipment, and collecting data.
• Diagnoses and performs preventative maintenance on system components including recovery, replacement, and reconfiguration of damaged sensitive components.
• Manages fragile targets for laser exploration.

Requirements

• Required to assemble millimeter-scale components that meet specifications.
• Develops innovative but practical solutions to technical problems in target assembly to enhance manufacturability.
• Works in a cleanroom laboratory environment, using manual techniques to manipulate delicate micro-assemblies.
• Operates microscope in cleanroom environment.
• Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequences, and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Designs the sequence of production operations, specifies procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapts machinery.
• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
• Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to staff.
• Measures completed assemblies using metrology hardware and collects data.
• Cleans, adjusts, and replaces parts on lab equipment.
• Works in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.