Research Engineer, Level II-IV - DC Field User Facility (NHMFL)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a Research Engineer, Level II-IV for the NHMFL DC Field User Facility in Tallahassee. The role involves engineering construction, repair, and maintenance of advanced superconducting and resistive magnet systems in collaboration with science teams and users.

The candidate will support user programs, coordinate with NHMFL shops, and assist with data acquisition and software, while participating in safety and outreach activities within a leading research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and seven years of experience.
• Post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.

Responsibilities

• Select and apply standard engineering techniques for construction, repair and maintenance of specialized scientific equipment in collaboration with scientists and users.
• Assist with policy development for the user program; maintain technical knowledge of equipment and identify instrumentation needs.
• Analyze problems with research equipment; coordinate with vendors or NHMFL shops for repair; keep shipment records.
• Order, receive, and distribute supplies, instrumentation and tools; provide software and data acquisition support to users and NHMFL project teams.
• Participate in Open House and outreach activities; serve on committees to promote safety, efficiency, and a productive working environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma/equivalent + 7 years experience

Job description

Job Title: Research Engineer, Level II-IV - DC Field User Facility (NHMFL)

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63781

Department

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory - DC Field User Facility

Responsibilities

• Responsible for selecting and applying standard engineering techniques and procedures for the construction, repair and maintenance of highly specialized scientific research equipment in collaboration with scientists and users. Involvement from conception of idea, design and construction of new apparatus. Assist users in carrying out experiments in a variety of superconducting and resistive magnet cells.
• Assist with policy development for overall user program. Maintain technical knowledge and expertise of all specialized equipment in order to identify short and long range instrumentation needs. Assist with the development and direction of the user program.
• Analyze problems with research equipment. Arrange with vendors or NHMFL shops for repair of instruments. Keep records of equipment shipped and received
• Order, receive, and distribute supplies, instrumentation and tools. Assist with providing software and data acquisition support to users and other NHMFL project teams.
• Other duties as assigned, including participation in Open House and other outreach activities. Serve on committees that promote safety, operational efficiency, and a productive working environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and seven years of experience. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

Candidates with an additional three years of related experience will be considered for levels Ill - VI. Each level requires an additional three years of related experience.

Contact Info

For additional information, please contact Kayla West.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.