Detector Mechanical Technician – HL-LHC & DUNE Projects

Brookhaven National Laboratory; Ridge (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory invites applications for a highly skilled mechanical technician to support detector systems for ATLAS HL-LHC upgrades and LBNF/DUNE experiments. The position emphasizes precision assembly in cleanroom settings and collaboration with international teams at CERN and domestic institutes.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus advanced technical degrees and substantial relevant experience, with strong emphasis on QA/QC, documentation, and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus a BS degree in a technical field and 4 years relevant work experience
• Experience assembling delicate components with understanding of configuration control, QA, and QC
• Experience prototyping mechanical components in a machine shop
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and assembly procedures
• Experience with test stands focusing on cryogenic and mechanical systems
• Experience installing, debugging, and operating systems with mechanical and electronic components
• Basic knowledge of Windows and MS Office applications
• Ability to follow safety principles and work in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks according to production schedules
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and initiative

Responsibilities

• Assemble delicate components in a cleanroom environment
• Operate complex lab equipment like microscopes, wirebonders, linear stages, and metrology machines
• Provide mechanical and electrical support including machining components, building structures, cryogenic systems, and record-keeping of fabricated parts

Skills

Delicate components assembly

Machine shop prototyping

Engineering drawings interpretation

Test stand construction

Hardware and electrical integration

Windows basics

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Task prioritization

Strong work ethic

Education

BS degree in technical field

AA/Technical degree or certification

BOCES program completion or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Metrology equipment

Job description

Brookhaven National Laboratory invites applications for a highly skilled mechanical technician to support detector systems for ATLAS HL-LHC upgrades and LBNF/DUNE experiments. The position emphasizes precision assembly in cleanroom settings and collaboration with international teams at CERN and domestic institutes.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus advanced technical degrees and substantial relevant experience, with strong emphasis on QA/QC, documentation, and safety.