Beamline Operations Engineer: Electro-Optical Systems

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an outstanding Beamline Operations Engineer to support the SSRL facility, beamlines, and experimental equipment. You will design, prototype and commission electro-optical-mechanical systems and provide user support for visiting scientists and SSRL staff.

You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to develop novel equipment, enforce safety policies, and create user manuals while helping maintain and improve beamline performance in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and two years of technical experience in a laboratory or industrial environment.
• Design, development and prototyping of scientific or industrial equipment and systems.
• Operate and troubleshoot electro-optical-mechanical and logic control systems.
• Extensive use of hand tools and precision instruments for assembly and operation of complex electro-optical systems.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as unsupervised within procedural guidelines.
• Collaborate with a diverse work group of visiting scientists, staff, and vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and prototype scientific or industrial equipment and 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.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of beam lines and subsystems.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists in development and commissioning of equipment.
• Operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Procure and maintain tools and materials for projects; maintain shared workspaces.
• Create and maintain technical documents and user manuals.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Skills

Beamline operations

Technical support

Electro-mechanical systems

Engineering design

Safety compliance

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Python programming

Lab instrumentation

3D printing

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an outstanding Beamline Operations Engineer to support the SSRL facility, beamlines, and experimental equipment. You will design, prototype and commission electro-optical-mechanical systems and provide user support for visiting scientists and SSRL staff.

You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to develop novel equipment, enforce safety policies, and create user manuals while helping maintain and improve beamline performance in a dynamic