Opto-Mechanical Specialist II

Job Location: 250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Full-time, Regular position with 40 scheduled weekly hours.

Compensation Range: $64,200.00 - $96,200.00

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the qualification and operation of the MTW-OPAL target area vacuum system, target positioner, and other target area diagnostics.
• Maintain, repair, and calibrate all target area equipment to ensure proper functionality and readiness of optical and mechanical systems.
• Work with Engineering and Laser Development team members to perform equipment upgrades/improvements and resolve ongoing issues or deficiencies.
• Serve as an instrument specialist for advanced system hardware and perform advanced calibration procedures without oversight.
• Perform maintenance per procedure, troubleshoot equipment issues, and provide oversight to junior operators.
• Complete qualification and stand watch in the operation of highly specialized equipment supporting MTW-OPAL operations.
• Perform system upgrade projects under the direction of a project manager.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required (in a technical position preferred), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of custom software used to run the laser, as well as commercial software.
• Use of specialty software to operate certain experimental diagnostics.
• Ability to operate mechanical rigging using overhead cranes.
• Ability to operate several types of pumps, including cryogenic, roughing, and turbo.
• Knowledge of radiological decontamination processes.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.
• Qualified as a Radiation Worker at time of hire is preferred; otherwise, must qualify within 12 months of hire under LLE’s direction.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Skills

• Experience with repairing mechanical systems (including vacuum or pressurized systems) preferred.
• Minor experience with optical systems (including alignment and troubleshooting) preferred.
• Experience working in a team or leading a team preferred.
• Experience using control software or working with PLC control systems preferred.
• Experience performing radiological management activities preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn additional software preferred.