Senior Beamline Physicist/Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and assess the performance of electron beam lines, including vacuum systems, beamline magnets, and both intercepting and non-intercepting electron beam diagnostics.
• Interface with controls engineers to automate control of beamline elements and read back data from diagnostics into the controls system.
• Interface with nuclear engineers concerning the design and operation of the x-ray conversion target.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance activities on vacuum systems.
• Participate in the design of future systems.
• Train operations staff in the operation of high-power electron beamlines and diagnostics.
• Conduct optimization work on existing systems, perform measurements and validation tests.
• Confirm system capabilities by designing testing methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the fields of accelerator physics, electrical or mechanical engineering, etc. (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience with accelerators in a research or production environment
• Broad understanding of accelerator beamline technology
• Regularly engages in mentoring multiple team members in beamline physics and the associated systems
• Expert level analytical and problem-solving skills; Organizational and project management skills for self and teams

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in the fields of accelerator physics, electrical or mechanical engineering, etc. (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of power electronics related experience
• 5+ or more years of experience with power electronics and accelerators in a research or production environment
• Experience leading teams to complete large projects
• 2+ years’ experience of direct supervisory experience of five or more people

Benefits

• Full-time position
• Standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6a – 6p with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
• Expectation to adjust to meet technical objectives and to meet with staff working outside of the standards operating hours as needed
• Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area. Travel between locations is expected in the role

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Company Information

The company has multiple locations within the Lansing area. Travel between locations is expected in the role.

Application Instructions

Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your interest and expertise.

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