Mechanical Technology Student Assistant

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 26,422 - 34,687; Part time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Engineering Division is seeking a Mechanical Technology Student Assistant. This part-time role (8-16 hrs/wk, up to 40 hrs/wk during breaks) offers hands-on experience in fabrication, testing, and maintenance within ALS and other projects.

You will learn mechanical disciplines, gain skills in installing and troubleshooting equipment, and work with metal and non-metal materials in a controlled shop.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a technical or trade program with good academic standing.
• Basic understanding of QA principles and engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with safety principles for machine shop environments.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and Google Docs for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fabrication, assembly, machining, installation, setup, operation, testing and inspection of apparatus and systems.
• Support mechanical disciplines required to build particle accelerator components.
• Develop skills in installing and troubleshooting technical equipment.
• Work with a variety of materials and processes under supervision.
• Gain experience in vacuum and cryogenic equipment as opportunities arise.
• Operate calculators and documents using a PC to support assignments.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain shop cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Quality Assurance basics

Engineering fundamentals

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled in a technical program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

Overview

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's Engineering Division is seeking a Mechanical Technology Student Assistant to support the LBNL Mechanical Technology Engineering Teams. This part-time variable hours position (up to 20 hrs/week during the semester and up to 40 hours/week during breaks) offers hands-on experience on engineering projects and R&D efforts.

This position involves working closely with the Mechanical Technicians assigned to various programs and projects in LBNL, including the Advanced Light Source (ALS) and other science projects and programs at LBNL, as well as the engineering shops. Joining the technology group offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge scientific research and technology development.

What You Will Do

• Assist with and learn about routine technical work including fabrication, assembling, machining, installing, setup, operating, testing, inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, or modifying standard apparatus, parts and components, devices, equipment, processes or systems associated with mechanisms, particle accelerators, optical systems, vacuum systems, particle detectors, cryogenic equipment and related scientific research apparatus.
• Assist with, and learn, many different mechanical disciplines required to build a particle accelerator.
• Develop skills in installing, maintaining and troubleshooting technical and scientific equipment.
• Assist with and learn about utilizing a wide variety of metallic and non-metallic materials, formulations and processes.
• Advanced candidates will have the opportunity to gain experience in areas of vacuum systems and cryogenic equipment.

Additional Responsibilities as Needed

• Operate calculators to perform calculations or measurements necessary to help accomplish assignments.
• Operate personal computers or computer terminals to access and/or document information on parts, components and materials or specifications.

What is Required

• Student in good academic standing, currently enrolled in a similar technical program, preferably a specialized technical or trade school.
• General understanding of Quality Assurance principles.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs platform.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and a machine shop environment and safety principles.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity or proficiency with mechanical CAD modeling.

Notes

• This is a part-time (8-16 hours/week) 1-year student assistant appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• Salary will be predetermined based on student step rates.
• The starting hourly wage for this position ranges from $19.18 to $25.18, depending on the number of years of education completed by the applicant. Candidates should note that they are responsible for covering their own housing and travel expenses.
• This position may be 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 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.

Want to learn more about working at Berkeley Lab? Please visit: careers.lbl.gov

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. 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 finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.