Sr Laboratory Engineer

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) of the University of Rochester seeks a Sr. Laboratory Engineer to serve as the OMEGA EP System Analyst and Shot Director.

You will guide the operation of the Omega EP laser facility, analyze experimental configurations for feasibility and safety, and collaborate with IT to implement shot management rules. Responsibilities include developing performance metrics, leading small enhancement projects, and producing reports on system capability.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Physical Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science and 5 years of applicable experience or equivalent combination of skills and work experience required.
• M.S. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Shot Director and oversee safe, efficient facility operation.
• Analyze proposed configurations for safety, feasibility, and efficiency.
• Monitor performance metrics to maximize facility availability and effectiveness.
• Work with IT staff to implement business logic and develop tools for efficient operations.

Skills

Shot Director responsibilities

System analysis

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Degree in Physical Science, Engineering, IT, CS

Tools

MS Office Suite

MATLAB

Oracle database

Job description

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Job Location (Full Address): 250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 113 Compensation Range: $77,600.00 - $116,400.00 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) of the University of Rochester is a unique national resource for research in science and technology focusing on using lasers to initiate high energy density physics. LLE is currently seeking to hire a Sr. Laboratory Engineer to serve as the OMEGA EP System Analyst and join the Facility Operations Management group in overseeing the operation of the Omega EP laser facility. Candidate will be expected to serve as a Shot Director and will also be responsible for analyzing experimental configurations for feasibility and system safety, monitoring facility performance, and optimizing facility utilization. Work closely with IT personnel to define and implement business rules and shot management systems. Serve as project team member for new system capabilities or sustainment project efforts. As Shot Director, oversee both the engineers and technicians standing watch as well as the execution of complex setups for state-of-the‑art experiments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete training as a Shot Director within 1 year, thereafter, serve as Shot Director, the senior crew member responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the facility and interfacing with scientists performing experiments on the system.
• Analyze proposed experimental configurations for system safety, feasibility, and efficiency.
• Monitor / analyze existing and develop new performance metrics focused on maximizing facility availability and effectiveness.
• Manage small facility enhancement projects.
• Prepare reports and presentations communicating current system performance and capability.
• Author and review procedures for shot and maintenance operations.
• Audit and develop business rules and their integration into an under development shot request and configuration system.
• Work closely with programmers and other IT staff to implement business logic and develop tools or web-based utilities necessary for efficient operations.
• Interface with principal investigators awarded shot time and other members of the scientific community in support of experimental campaigns.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

B.S. Degree in Physical Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science and 5 years of applicable experience or equivalent combination of skills and work experience required. M.S. Preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance (which requires a background check) required
• Ability to qualify as a Radiation Worker under LLE’s instruction required
• Proficient with MSOffice Suite required
• Proficient with MATLAB preferred
• Experience in complex plant shift operations, for example power plant or microprocessor fab facility preferred
• Proficient extracting data from an Oracle database preferred
• Experience with high power laser or complex optical systems preferred
• Experience with high energy density physics experiments preferred
• Experience working in a team or leading a team preferred
• Experience in a high complexity and fast paced multi shift production environment preferred
• Demonstrated strong communication skills suitable for working in a team-based environment preferred
• Demonstrated track record of high reliability and attention to detail preferred

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