Power Electronics Technician: Prototyping & Repair

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

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York is seeking an experienced power electronics technician to troubleshoot, repair, and support prototype power supplies and related electronic equipment. You will work from schematics and procedures, using test equipment in a hands-on environment.

This onsite, multi-level role pays $85,500 to $128,883 per year, with salary commensurate with experience. Overtime and after-hours support are required; safety and quality are emphasized throughout daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus: a BS degree in a technical field and 4 years work experience or; a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 8 years experience or; a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 9 years relevant work experience or; 10 years relevant work experience.
• Experience with fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing electronics systems.
• Experience with analog/digital electronics, computers and standard test equipment (ex. function generators, oscilloscopes, multi-meters).
• Ability to work from schematics, diagrams, and written procedures.
• Strong computer skills with applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic machine shop skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of technical staff.
• Respond to Emergency Call-ins outside of normal working hours.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex power supply and other electronic systems using test equipment.
• Support the development and construction of prototype power supplies and other electronic equipment.
• Repair and replace components and circuit boards in electronic systems.
• Support operations and troubleshoot power supply and control systems.
• Proficient with schematics and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Maintain and implement safety practices and procedures applicable to daily activities.
• Overtime work, including emergency call-in, required.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronics

Schematics

Fabrication

Electrical testing

Interpersonal skills

On-call

Education

BS degree in technical field

Technical institute/AA/BOCES

Technical high school certification (BOCES)

10 years relevant experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Multimeters

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York is seeking an experienced power electronics technician to troubleshoot, repair, and support prototype power supplies and related electronic equipment. You will work from schematics and procedures, using test equipment in a hands-on environment.

This onsite, multi-level role pays $85,500 to $128,883 per year, with salary commensurate with experience. Overtime and after-hours support are required; safety and quality are emphasized throughout daily tasks.