EM Lead Technologist

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks an EM Lead Technologist to independently perform broad technical support in electronics and electrical technology. You will lead a team, plan work, and apply advanced knowledge to booster storage rings and beamline systems in support of research.

The role requires a strong background in electrical theory, leadership, and hands-on experience with complex electronic equipment, schematics, and test instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Substantial technical background in electrical technology with the ability to exercise independent judgment under general guidance.
• Ability to develop and implement work plans for complex technical systems involving teams of technologists.
• Effective leadership skills to guide and direct technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan work and workflow for a team of technologists and assign duties.
• Test, inspect, and troubleshoot booster storage rings and beamline systems.
• Apply broad electronics knowledge to support scientific research apparatus.

Skills

Electrical technology

Leadership

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Education

AA degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

CAD

Job description

The Engineering Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory invites internal applications for the EM Lead Technologist. In this role, you will independently perform broad and varied technical support in the field of electronics and electrical technology. You will perform complex assignments, exercise independent judgment, and develop work plans and methods to achieve desired results while applying broad, varied, and specialized knowledge of electronics theory and practice. Additionally, you will demonstrate effective leadership skills and specialized expertise to lead a technical team in support of booster storage rings, beamline systems, and related scientific research apparatus.

The Advanced Light Source is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national scientific user facility that produces exceptionally bright soft and hard x-ray, ultraviolet, and infrared light. With a strong scientific reputation, expert staff, and advanced capabilities, the ALS attracts thousands of academic and industrial users each year in condensed matter and quantum materials, energy sciences, biosciences, earth and planetary sciences and more.

The ALS is one of five Berkeley Lab user facilities that serve 15,000 users annually. Co-located with the Molecular Foundry, NERSC supercomputing center, and Berkeley Lab's materials, chemical sciences, biosciences, and other divisions, it provides an ideal collaborative environment for innovative scientific discoveries.

We're here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes!

You will:

• Plan work and work flow for a team of technologists. Interface with scientific and engineering staff to identify and prioritize work. Develop instructions and assign duties, and monitor work progression and work quality.
• Test, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot equipment processes or systems associated with booster storage rings, beamline systems, and related scientific research apparatus.
• Apply substantial knowledge and expertise in electrical theory, scientific principles, and technical mathematics to effectively and efficiently carry out assignments.
• Lead technical teams in delivering on complex tasks. Organize and plan work efforts for team members for effective and efficient delivery of results. Oversee technical areas in terms of safety and appropriate tools and equipment.
• Provide mentoring and training of junior technicians, and guidance on their technical training and progression. Develop and maintain records for equipment and facilities operation and maintenance.
• Support and/or lead the development of general specifications, work plans and methods, and lead component, tooling, diagnostics equipment to achieve desired results.

We are looking for:

• Substantial technical background in electrical technology with the ability to successfully accomplish assignments by exercising independent judgment under only general guidance and limited supervision.
• Ability to develop and implement work plans for complex technical systems involving teams of technologists. Effective communication and leadership skills to guide and direct technical teams.
• Knowledge, skill and experience performing general set-ups, testing, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, operation and maintenance of complex mechanical, electromechanical and scientific apparatus, equipment and systems. Work experience in testing and measuring complex electronic systems and equipment using sophisticated measuring and test equipment.
• Ability to read and correctly interpret complex schematics, blueprints, sketches, parts lists, layout and assembly drawings and operation, calibration and repair manuals.
• General knowledge of electronics equipment design procedures and techniques.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work from heights and confined spaces, and lift 23 kg (50-lbs.).

Desired skills/knowledge:

• An AA degree in Engineering Technology or the equivalent in formal industrial or military training.
• General personal computer application skills with spreadsheets, databases and CAD.
• Perform calculations or measurements necessary to accomplish assignments.
• Utilize databases to access and/or document information on parts, components and specifications.

Additional information:

• Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by September 28, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
• Appointment type: This is a full-time career appointment, non-exempt (hourly paid), eligible for overtime pay.
• Salary range: This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. The expected hourly range for this position is $60.04 - $72.16, which fits into the full hourly range of $53.96 - $78.22 depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities. This includes education, certifications, and years of experience.
• Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work modality: Work will be primarily performed at:Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites .

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.