Laser Lab Engineer II: Experimental Systems & Controls

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Laboratory Engineer to design and refine laboratory test set‑ups as an instrument control specialist in support of laser‑material interaction experiments. The role requires collaboration across disciplines and a strong team orientation.

A successful candidate will work on multi‑disciplinary projects, develop controls for scientific equipment, and support operation of lasers, vacuum, imaging, and interferometric diagnostics in a dynamic laboratory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field and 2 years of R&D experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop system controls and interfaces for scientific equipment that will make experiments more efficient and mobile.
• Design, build, and trouble‑shoot experimental systems that include lasers, vacuum systems, and imaging and interferometric diagnostics.
• Support the operation of existing and newly acquired equipment and instrumentation for laser physics experiments.
• Work in an environment with a visible and audible laser operating at both single shot and constant 10 Hz rep rates.

Skills

Lab equipment control

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

2 years of R&D experience

Tools

Python

C++

MS Office

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a Laboratory Engineer to design and refine laboratory test set‑ups as an instrument control specialist in support of laser‑material interaction experiments. The role requires collaboration across disciplines and a strong team orientation.

A successful candidate will work on multi‑disciplinary projects, develop controls for scientific equipment, and support operation of lasers, vacuum, imaging, and interferometric diagnostics in a dynamic laboratory