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 Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, physics, chemistry 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 on-site.

Classification Title

Science & Engineering Assoc 2

Grade

Grade J

Job Code

4992

Duration

Regular Continuing