Beamline Operations Engineer Associate — Instrumentation

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

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