Beamline Operations Engineer Associate — Instrumentation

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Menlo Park (CA)

On-site

USD 123,000 - 145,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory SSRL seeks a Beamline Operations Engineer Associate to provide technical support and oversight for beamlines and experimental equipment. You will design, prototype, and commission electro-optical-mechanical systems, support visiting scientists, and ensure safety and compliance across operations.

The role requires a degree in a related field or equivalent experience, strong hands-on skills with precision hardware, and the ability to collaborate across diverse

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or five years of equivalent work experience in a laboratory or industrial setting.
  • Operate and troubleshoot sophisticated electro-optical-mechanical and logic control systems.
  • Extensive use of hand tools and specialized tools for assembly and operation of precision systems.
  • Design, development and prototyping of scientific or industrial equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced technical work on experimental equipment, analyze data, monitor processes, and develop prototypes or systems.
  • Serve as interface between user groups, experiment support, and operations groups.
  • Assist with user support and facility response to beamline and operations issues.
  • Ensure administrative procedures are completed before authorizing beamline operation.
  • Communicate and enforce safety policies; present safety information to new users.
  • Troubleshoot and repair complex equipment; assist with installation and commissioning of beamlines.

Skills

Electro-optical-mechanical systems
Troubleshooting
Prototyping
Documentation
User support
Team collaboration
Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/mechatronics/physics/chemistry or related field

Tools

Hand tools
Precision instruments

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory SSRL seeks a Beamline Operations Engineer Associate to provide technical support and oversight for beamlines and experimental equipment. You will design, prototype, and commission electro-optical-mechanical systems, support visiting scientists, and ensure safety and compliance across operations.

The role requires a degree in a related field or equivalent experience, strong hands-on skills with precision hardware, and the ability to collaborate across diverse

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