Fusion I&C Engineer — PLCs, LabVIEW & Data Acquisition

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Oak Ridge (TN)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks an Instrument and Controls Engineer for the Pellet Injection Team within the Blanket and Fuel Cycle Group of the Fusion Energy Division. The role involves designing, installing, configuring PLC-based systems and developing data acquisition software for fusion experiments.

The candidate should have 5+ years in engineering with Rockwell Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC experience, LabVIEW, and instrumentation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field with 5+ years of experience.
MS degree with 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

Design, install, configure, and document PLC-based systems.
Develop and maintain user interfaces and data acquisition software applications.
Create and verify software drivers for new equipment integration.
Fabricate, test, and support instruments for prototype experimental systems.
Execute verification and calibration procedures for system components.
Install control and data acquisition cabling with proper management techniques.
Collaborate with technical experts to review design changes.
Create comprehensive documentation including requirements and test plans.
Provide end-user training on software applications.
Support operational needs for plasma pellet injector systems, including off-hours work as needed.
Evaluate designs for reliability, quality, and safety.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance and safety procedures.