Beamline Operations Engineer: Precision Electro-Optical Systems

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

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park is seeking an outstanding Beamline Operations Engineer to provide technical support and operational oversight for the experimental facility, beamlines, and experimental equipment.

You will design, prototype and commission electro-optical-mechanical systems and components; troubleshoot complex equipment; generate technical documents and user manuals; and support on-site researchers and SLAC staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, physics, chemistry or related field; two years of technical experience.
• Design, development and prototyping of scientific or industrial equipment and systems.
• Operate and troubleshoot electro-optical-mechanical systems and logic control systems.
• Extensive use of hand tools and precision assembly for complex systems.
• Ability to work in a team and unsupervised within procedural guidelines.
• Collaborate with diverse groups including visiting scientists, staff, students 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 interface between user groups, experiment support groups and operations groups.
• Provide user technical support and facility response to beamline issues.
• Ensure administrative procedures are complete before authorizing operations.
• Communicate and enforce safety policies; present safety information to new users.
• Monitor beamline protection and personnel protection system configurations.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex equipment and systems.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of beamlines and subsystems.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists in development, procurement and commissioning of equipment.
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment; procure and maintain tools and supplies.

Skills

Electro-optical-mechanical systems

Technical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Machining

3D printing

Python programming

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park is seeking an outstanding Beamline Operations Engineer to provide technical support and operational oversight for the experimental facility, beamlines, and experimental equipment.

You will design, prototype and commission electro-optical-mechanical systems and components; troubleshoot complex equipment; generate technical documents and user manuals; and support on-site researchers and SLAC staff.