Accelerator Operations Director - Hybrid Lead Systems

xLight Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Ibrido; USD 180.000 - 250.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Life Insurance & Disability

401k with company match

Flexible PTO and holidays

Winter break

Descrizione del lavoro

xLight Inc. seeks a visionary Accelerator Commissioning and Operations Director to lead worldwide operation of prototype accelerator and FEL systems.

You will own commissioning plans, oversee high-level control algorithms, and drive site-wide operational directives across multiple locations. The role requires a PhD-equivalent background with 15+ years in large-scale accelerator operations, and experience managing diverse technical teams.

Competenze

• Ph.D in Physics or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of experience with operating particle accelerators, experimental systems or other large-scale machines.
• Strong understanding of accelerator operations and control systems.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing technical teams including scientific, engineering and technical staff.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing facilities and ongoing operations, and large, complex systems from conceptual design through commissioned and operations.

Mansioni

• Develop a machine commissioning plan for the prototype accelerator and FEL system.
• Responsible for all aspects of system operation, including high-level applications and algorithms, feedback systems, system availability improvements, maintenance/troubleshooting, automation, and robotics.
• Responsible for developing and executing a machine operation plan for all global systems, including documentation, processes, and procedures.
• Develop and execute operational directives on the accelerator sites in accordance with relevant state, national and international regulations
• Hiring and development of staff to carry out machine operations at various locations.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Systems operation

Automation/Robotics

Formazione

PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

xLight Inc. seeks a visionary Accelerator Commissioning and Operations Director to lead worldwide operation of prototype accelerator and FEL systems.

You will own commissioning plans, oversee high-level control algorithms, and drive site-wide operational directives across multiple locations. The role requires a PhD-equivalent background with 15+ years in large-scale accelerator operations, and experience managing diverse technical teams.