Sr Opto-Mechanical Specialist

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

Full-time, 40 scheduled weekly hours

Compensation Range: $70,600.00 - $105,800.00

Responsibilities

• Support operation of target positioners, target diagnostics, and vacuum systems on the OMEGA laser system.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, and calibration of scientific equipment to ensure proper functionality and readiness of optical and mechanical systems.
• Complete qualification and stand watch in the operation of highly specialized equipment for supporting operations on the Omega laser facility.
• Perform maintenance per procedure and troubleshoot equipment issues, as well as provide oversight to junior operators.
• Analyze maintenance effectiveness and identify improved methods to perform processes; rewrite procedures accordingly.
• Maintain radiological containment areas (Certification as a NYS Radiological Worker provided at LLE).
• Perform advanced calibration procedures.
• Create and update system documentation and procedures.
• Lead system upgrade projects, serving as a project manager coordinating engineers and technicians to meet deliverables.
• Serve as instrument specialist for system hardware and diagnostic systems; provide training and oversight to other operators.
• Develop and maintain training and qualification programs for new technicians and continued technical development.
• Perform duties off normal hours as scheduled, including periodic morning/night shifts.
• Work with Engineering groups to resolve complicated system issues.
• Assemble highly complex and intricate mechanical, electrical, or optical systems from print.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must obtain a security clearance.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills suitable for working in a team-based environment preferred.
• Experience with design, integration, and repairs of mechanical systems (including vacuum or pressurized systems) preferred.
• Experience with using lasers and handling optical components preferred.
• Experience performing radiological management activities preferred.
• Experience using control software or working with PLC control systems preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn additional software preferred.
• Experience working in a team or leading a team is a plus.