SSRL Beamline Operations Engineer Associate (SEA2)

Position Overview

SSRL is seeking an outstanding Beamline Operations Engineer Associate to be part of a highly dynamic scientific research environment. In this position, you will provide technical support and operational oversight for the experimental facility, beamlines, and experimental equipment; design, prototype and commission electro-optical-mechanical systems and components; identify need and provide solutions for process improvements; create technical documents and user manuals; and provide support for visiting scientists and SSRL scientific and engineering staff.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform advanced technical work utilizing and/or developing experimental equipment, devices, plans, designs, reports, and/or data analysis.
• Support complex scientific and research programs related to area of specialization; analyze data, monitor and oversee experimental process, and design and develop prototypes, specialized equipment, and/or systems.
• Serve as a key interface between user groups, experiment support groups and operations groups.
• Serve as the first point of contact to assist with user technical support and facility response to issues affecting beamline and user operations.
• Confirm required administrative procedures are complete before authorizing user groups to operate SSRL beam lines.
• Communicate and enforce compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Present safety and orientation information to new users.
• Monitor configuration control of beamline protection and personnel protection systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex equipment and systems.
• Aid in installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of synchrotron radiation beam lines and associated subsystems (complex electro-optical-mechanical, cryogenic-vacuum and control systems).
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists in the development, design, prototyping, procurement and commissioning of novel and special purpose scientific equipment.
• Operation and maintenance of specialized scientific/industrial equipment.
• Procure and maintain tools, equipment, and chemicals associated with experimental and engineering projects.
• Create and maintain technical documents and user manuals.

To Be Successful In This Position

• You will bring a Bachelors' degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, physics, chemistry or related field or related field, or five years of equivalent work experience or combination of education and relevant technical experience in a laboratory or industrial environment.
• You will operate and troubleshoot sophisticated electro-optical-mechanical and logic control systems.
• You will have extensive use of hand tools, specialized tools and techniques in the assembly and operation of precision complex electro-optical-mechanical systems; handling of delicate instruments and materials.
• You will design, develop and prototyping of scientific or industrial equipment and systems.

Preferred Requirements

• Scientific/industrial plumbing/tubing: specification, design, procurement and installation.
• Machining and/or 3D printing experience.
• Python programming or automation skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
• May work extended hours during peak business cycles.
• Shift work is required (rotating day/night, with the current cadence of four 12 hr day shifts/four days off/four 12 night shifts/ four days off 9 months of the year, with a standard 5-day/week 8-hour/day schedule the remaining 3 months of the year).

Work Standards

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Classification Title

Science & Engineering Assoc 2

Grade

Grade J

Job Code

4992

Duration

Regular Continuing