Senior Opto-Mechanical Technician — Laser Systems

University of Rochester; United States; Sur place; USD 35 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Rochester seeks an Opto-Mechanical Technician to support the Omega laser facility. The role involves maintenance, calibration, and repair of scientific equipment, focusing on optical and mechanical systems to ensure readiness and reliability.

You will operate as part of the Experimental Operations team, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to system upgrades while adhering to safety and radiological guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Experience with lasers and optical components preferred.
• Experience with design, integration, and repairs of mechanical systems (vacuum/pressurized) preferred.

Responsabilités

• Stand watch as Experimental System Technician/Operator on the Omega Facility.
• Perform preventative maintenance of highly specialized equipment per procedure.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues under the review of a supervisor or subsystem expert.
• Set up radiological containment areas and decontaminate activated hardware.
• Document equipment status and deficiencies.
• Participate in system upgrade projects with project manager to collect data, assemble, or test.

Connaissances

Mechanical systems

Optics

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Formation

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

Outils

PLC control systems

Control software

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

University of Rochester seeks an Opto-Mechanical Technician to support the Omega laser facility. The role involves maintenance, calibration, and repair of scientific equipment, focusing on optical and mechanical systems to ensure readiness and reliability.

You will operate as part of the Experimental Operations team, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to system upgrades while adhering to safety and radiological guidelines.