Power Electronics Engineer
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes Overview (which could be About the role). It includes Responsibilities (Major Duties and Responsibilities). It includes Basic Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications (these could be Requirements/Qualifications/Skills). It includes Benefits. No explicit Pay or Schedule info (though mentions flexible work hours, but not specific schedule). The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. Benefits is stated, so include Benefits. Pay not stated, so omit Pay. Schedule not explicitly stated (flexible work hours mentioned under benefits but not a schedule). Probably we should not create Schedule section unless explicit schedule like shift work, hours. So omit Schedule.
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We must preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove things like "Requisition Id 17095 Overview:" maybe we keep overview content but not the requisition ID? The instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So we can include a short
with the requisition ID maybe, but better to drop it. The overview paragraph includes ORNL description. We'll keep that as About the role.
We need to include sections: About the role (overview), Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe Basic Qualifications), Qualifications (maybe Preferred Qualifications), Skills (maybe combine?), Benefits. But we must not create thin sections. Let's decide:
- About the role: overview paragraph (ORNL description, role description). Use
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- Responsibilities: list of duties from "Major Duties and Responsibilities:" bullet points. Use
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- Requirements: Basic Qualifications (BS, 5 years, etc). Could be a
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- Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications (list). Could be a .
- Skills: maybe we could combine some skill items from Preferred Qualifications? But we already have Qualifications. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one "Requirements" section with sublists? But they ask to use headings for those specific names. However we can omit sections if no real specific content. We have both basic and preferred qualifications; we could put them under "Requirements" and "Qualifications" respectively. That's two sections.
- Benefits: list of benefits.
We must not include Pay or Schedule.
We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to remove duplicated lines, boilerplate like "ORNL is an equal opportunity employer..." etc. Also remove application instructions like email, file types, etc. Also remove security credentialing details? That is substantive? It's about eligibility requirements. Might be considered part of Requirements? Could be included under Requirements as a list. But the instruction says remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Security credentialing is not EEO; it's about eligibility. Might be considered substantive. However it's quite detailed. We could include it under Requirements as a subsection? But we only have headings for the specified names; we cannot add custom headings. We could include it as a under Requirements or Qualifications. Probably better to include under Requirements as a paragraph.
But we need to preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include the security, credentialing, and eligibility requirements text. Also the benefits list.
We also need to include the statement about ORNL's Research Code of Conduct link? That's maybe boilerplate? It's a link to code of conduct. Might be considered substantive? It's about expectations. Could be included in About the role as a sentence.
We need to remove duplicated lines: there may be duplicate sentences about "Promote equal opportunity..." etc. We'll remove that.
Let's extract content:
Overview paragraph: "Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver ground-breaking solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. We are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer who will support the Electrical Power Conversion Group in the Research Accelerator Division (RAD), Neutron Sciences Directorate ( NScD ) at ORNL. As a Power Electronics Engineer at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), you will support the operation, maintenance, repair, and upgrades of high-voltage systems, including Converter Modulators, Magnet Power Supplies, Beam Kickers, and Choppers. Responsibilities include planning projects, developing specifications and procedures, designing and testing systems, and troubleshooting equipment. Reporting to the Electrical Power Conversion Group Leader, you will collaborate with ORNL staff, vendors, and external partners to drive innovation in neutron science within a world-class research environment."
That's the overview.
Responsibilities (Major Duties and Responsibilities):
- Evaluate High Voltage Converter Modulators, power supplies, and kicker/chopper systems to enhance performance, availability, and address obsolescence.
- Support 24/7 SNS accelerator operations, including occasional after-hours call-ins to maintain 90% neutron production availability.
- Plan, manage, and implement maintenance and upgrades using work control tools.
- Develop and maintain documentation for design, installation, training, testing, maintenance, and procurement.
- Specify, procure, and develop subsystems and components.
- Present work at conferences, workshops, and sponsor reviews.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality standards.
- Collaborate on proposals for innovative accelerator electrical applications and train others.
- As a member of the ORNL scientific community, you will be expected to commit to ORNL's Research Code of Conduct. (maybe include)
- Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
- Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
But the last two are maybe boilerplate? They are about core values and equal opportunity. The instruction says remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. The equal opportunity line might be considered EEO boilerplate. The core values might be okay? Might be considered generic. Safer to remove both? The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate". So remove lines about equal opportunity and maybe core values? Not explicitly EEO but could be considered part of EEO. I'd remove the equal opportunity line. The core values line maybe not EEO but could be considered generic fluff. Might keep? But to be safe, maybe keep it as it's substantive about expectations. However the instruction says prefer few substantive sections; we could keep it as part of responsibilities.
But we also have a line about "As a member of the ORNL scientific community, you will be expected to commit to ORNL's Research Code of Conduct." That's substantive.
We'll keep that.
Now Basic Qualifications:
- A BS in electrical engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of proven experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Solid understanding of analog and digital circuits and electric circuit theory.
- Experience planning and managing major technical projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of power electronics, high-power semiconductor devices, pulsed power systems (>50 kV), and electromagnetic fields.
- Expertise in designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting high-power electronics and magnetics, using standard lab test equipment.
- Proficiency in circuit simulation, mechanical CAD, PCB design tools, and finite element electromagnetic analysis software.
- Experience creating engineering documents, reports, and technical publications, including drawings, procedures, and specifications.
- Familiarity with AC power distribution (medium voltage), National Electric Code (NFPA-70E/B), and electrical safety in hazardous environments.
- Ability to guide engineers and technicians in project environments and solve complex technical problems.
- Experience programming FPGAs, PLCs, using LabView, and operational experience with large accelerator facilities.
- Knowledge of Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and implementation methods.
Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements:
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.
- For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.
- Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions.
- All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.
- To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation.
- This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year.
- This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
- For foreign national candidates : If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment.
- Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.
Benefits at ORNL:
- We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy.
- Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.
- Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
- Relocation Assistance is available.
We also have a sentence about accommodation email etc. That's application instructions; remove.
Also lines about position will remain open for minimum 5 days etc. Remove.
Also lines about file types etc. Remove.
Also EEO statement at end. Remove.
Now we need to format.
We'll have sections:
About the role
...overview paragraph...
Responsibilities
- ... each duty ...
Requirements
- ... basic qualifications ...
Qualifications
- ... preferred qualifications ...
Benefits
- ... benefits items ...
We might also include the security credentialing under Requirements as a separate list? Could add another under Requirements after basic qualifications? But we already have a for Requirements; we can include multiple - items covering both basic quals and security. That would be a long list but okay.
Alternatively we could make a separate section for "Eligibility" but not in allowed headings. So we fold into Requirements.
We need to ensure we don't lose any substantive info. Let's compile all items for Requirements:
Basic Qualifications items:
- A BS in electrical engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of proven experience.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Solid understanding
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We must preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove things like "Requisition Id 17095 Overview:" maybe we keep overview content but not the requisition ID? The instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So we can include a short
with the requisition ID maybe, but better to drop it. The overview paragraph includes ORNL description. We'll keep that as About the role. We need to include sections: About the role (overview), Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe Basic Qualifications), Qualifications (maybe Preferred Qualifications), Skills (maybe combine?), Benefits. But we must not create thin sections. Let's decide: - About the role: overview paragraph (ORNL description, role description). Use
. - Responsibilities: list of duties from "Major Duties and Responsibilities:" bullet points. Use
- .
- Requirements: Basic Qualifications (BS, 5 years, etc). Could be a
- .
- Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications (list). Could be a
- ... each duty ...
- ... basic qualifications ...
- ... preferred qualifications ...
- ... benefits items ...
- items covering both basic quals and security. That would be a long list but okay. Alternatively we could make a separate section for "Eligibility" but not in allowed headings. So we fold into Requirements. We need to ensure we don't lose any substantive info. Let's compile all items for Requirements: Basic Qualifications items: - A BS in electrical engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of proven experience. - An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. - Solid understanding
- .
- Skills: maybe we could combine some skill items from Preferred Qualifications? But we already have Qualifications. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one "Requirements" section with sublists? But they ask to use headings for those specific names. However we can omit sections if no real specific content. We have both basic and preferred qualifications; we could put them under "Requirements" and "Qualifications" respectively. That's two sections.
- Benefits: list of benefits.
We must not include Pay or Schedule.
We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to remove duplicated lines, boilerplate like "ORNL is an equal opportunity employer..." etc. Also remove application instructions like email, file types, etc. Also remove security credentialing details? That is substantive? It's about eligibility requirements. Might be considered part of Requirements? Could be included under Requirements as a list. But the instruction says remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Security credentialing is not EEO; it's about eligibility. Might be considered substantive. However it's quite detailed. We could include it under Requirements as a subsection? But we only have headings for the specified names; we cannot add custom headings. We could include it as a
under Requirements or Qualifications. Probably better to include under Requirements as a paragraph. But we need to preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include the security, credentialing, and eligibility requirements text. Also the benefits list. We also need to include the statement about ORNL's Research Code of Conduct link? That's maybe boilerplate? It's a link to code of conduct. Might be considered substantive? It's about expectations. Could be included in About the role as a sentence. We need to remove duplicated lines: there may be duplicate sentences about "Promote equal opportunity..." etc. We'll remove that. Let's extract content: Overview paragraph: "Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver ground-breaking solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. We are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer who will support the Electrical Power Conversion Group in the Research Accelerator Division (RAD), Neutron Sciences Directorate ( NScD ) at ORNL. As a Power Electronics Engineer at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), you will support the operation, maintenance, repair, and upgrades of high-voltage systems, including Converter Modulators, Magnet Power Supplies, Beam Kickers, and Choppers. Responsibilities include planning projects, developing specifications and procedures, designing and testing systems, and troubleshooting equipment. Reporting to the Electrical Power Conversion Group Leader, you will collaborate with ORNL staff, vendors, and external partners to drive innovation in neutron science within a world-class research environment." That's the overview. Responsibilities (Major Duties and Responsibilities): - Evaluate High Voltage Converter Modulators, power supplies, and kicker/chopper systems to enhance performance, availability, and address obsolescence. - Support 24/7 SNS accelerator operations, including occasional after-hours call-ins to maintain 90% neutron production availability. - Plan, manage, and implement maintenance and upgrades using work control tools. - Develop and maintain documentation for design, installation, training, testing, maintenance, and procurement. - Specify, procure, and develop subsystems and components. - Present work at conferences, workshops, and sponsor reviews. - Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality standards. - Collaborate on proposals for innovative accelerator electrical applications and train others. - As a member of the ORNL scientific community, you will be expected to commit to ORNL's Research Code of Conduct. (maybe include) - Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. - Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. But the last two are maybe boilerplate? They are about core values and equal opportunity. The instruction says remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. The equal opportunity line might be considered EEO boilerplate. The core values might be okay? Might be considered generic. Safer to remove both? The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate". So remove lines about equal opportunity and maybe core values? Not explicitly EEO but could be considered part of EEO. I'd remove the equal opportunity line. The core values line maybe not EEO but could be considered generic fluff. Might keep? But to be safe, maybe keep it as it's substantive about expectations. However the instruction says prefer few substantive sections; we could keep it as part of responsibilities. But we also have a line about "As a member of the ORNL scientific community, you will be expected to commit to ORNL's Research Code of Conduct." That's substantive. We'll keep that. Now Basic Qualifications: - A BS in electrical engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of proven experience. - An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. - Solid understanding of analog and digital circuits and electric circuit theory. - Experience planning and managing major technical projects. Preferred Qualifications: - Working knowledge of power electronics, high-power semiconductor devices, pulsed power systems (>50 kV), and electromagnetic fields. - Expertise in designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting high-power electronics and magnetics, using standard lab test equipment. - Proficiency in circuit simulation, mechanical CAD, PCB design tools, and finite element electromagnetic analysis software. - Experience creating engineering documents, reports, and technical publications, including drawings, procedures, and specifications. - Familiarity with AC power distribution (medium voltage), National Electric Code (NFPA-70E/B), and electrical safety in hazardous environments. - Ability to guide engineers and technicians in project environments and solve complex technical problems. - Experience programming FPGAs, PLCs, using LabView, and operational experience with large accelerator facilities. - Knowledge of Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and implementation methods. Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements: - This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge. - For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. - Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. - All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation. - To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. - This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. - This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. - For foreign national candidates : If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment. - Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. Benefits at ORNL: - We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. - Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience. - Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, and Employee Discounts. - Relocation Assistance is available. We also have a sentence about accommodation email etc. That's application instructions; remove. Also lines about position will remain open for minimum 5 days etc. Remove. Also lines about file types etc. Remove. Also EEO statement at end. Remove. Now we need to format. We'll have sections:
About the role
...overview paragraph...
Responsibilities
Requirements
Qualifications
Benefits
- under Requirements after basic qualifications? But we already have a
- for Requirements; we can include multiple
- .
- Requirements: Basic Qualifications (BS, 5 years, etc). Could be a