X-ray Spectroscopy Systems Engineer Associate

Stanfordlivetickets; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, CA seeks an X-ray Spectroscopy Electrical Engineer Associate to support SSRL beam lines and equipment. You will design, build, test and maintain electronic and electro-mechanical systems, and create wiring diagrams and documentation for safe, reliable operation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, technicians and scientists, plus hands-on prototyping, 3D CAD fabrication, and preventive maintenance in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in electronics or instrumentation.
• Experience designing, prototyping and maintaining electronic/electromechanical systems.
• Ability to document procedures and communicate clearly with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electronic and electro-mechanical systems.
• Fabricate mechanical enclosures and fixtures from CAD models and drawings.
• Create and install custom cable assemblies; maintain schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance; document procedures per standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, physicists, chemists, technicians and teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Prototyping

Documentation

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree or certificate in electrical engineering

Tools

ECAD software

3D CAD (Solid Edge)

Oscilloscopes / Multimeters

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, CA seeks an X-ray Spectroscopy Electrical Engineer Associate to support SSRL beam lines and equipment. You will design, build, test and maintain electronic and electro-mechanical systems, and create wiring diagrams and documentation for safe, reliable operation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers, technicians and scientists, plus hands-on prototyping, 3D CAD fabrication, and preventive maintenance in a dynamic research environment.