The Engineering Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is seeking an
Electronic Coordinating Engineer to join our multifunctional technical team. In this role, you will apply practical technical knowledge and fundamental engineering principles to support the implementation, integration, installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and documentation of electronic, electrical, control, and instrumentation systems. This is a hands-on technical implementation role focused on executing assigned engineering tasks and translating established engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and project requirements into completed work. The position is not an independent engineering design role; rather, it supports project objectives through practical technical execution, system integration, problem-solving, and collaboration with engineers, technical leads and trades.
The ALS is one of five Berkeley Lab user facilities that collectively serve 15,000 users annually. Co-located with the Molecular Foundry, NERSC supercomputing center, and Berkeley Lab's materials, chemical sciences, biosciences, and other divisions, it provides an ideal collaborative environment for innovative scientific discoveries. The facility is currently executing the ALS-U project-a major initiative to upgrade the facility to a fourth-generation light source, positioning it among the brightest soft x-ray light sources in the world.
You will:- Support System Implementation & Field Activities: Assist engineers and senior Engineering Associates with the installation, assembly, modification, testing, maintenance, and field implementation of electrical, electronic, control, electromechanical, and instrumentation systems.
- Engineering Drafting & Documentation: Read, interpret, update, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-lines, panel layouts, cable schedules, and as-built records using tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, Altium, Windchill, or comparable software platforms.
- Testing & Commissioning: Assist in setting up and executing structured test, checkout, commissioning, and acceptance procedures for equipment and subsystems using standard electrical test and measurement instruments.
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Support technical investigations and routine troubleshooting of electronic circuits, power supplies, instrumentation, and control interfaces using schematics, multimeters, oscilloscopes, datasheets, and established diagnostic methods.
- Procedures & Work Packages: Assist in preparing written work instructions, field installation guidelines, testing documents, inspection check sheets, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) work-control documentation under appropriate direction.
- Parts & Procurement Support: Research components, review technical specifications and datasheets, source replacement or upgrade hardware, track fabrication deliverables, and verify incoming technical materials.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate day-to-day assigned project tasks with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, senior Engineering Associates, electricians, mechanical technicians, scientific staff, safety personnel and outside vendors/contractors.
- Safety & Standards Compliance: Follow Laboratory environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements, electrical safety rules (NFPA 70E), engineering standards, and formal work-control procedures.
- Professional Growth: Continually expand familiarity with Laboratory accelerator technologies-including PLCs, power conversion, RF systems, vacuum controls, and personnel/equipment protection systems-building the foundation toward independent technical ownership.
Requirements:- Experience: Minimum of 3 or more years of practical, hands-on technical experience in electrical/electronics technology, system integration, instrumentation, controls, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent demonstrably applicable practical project experience).
- Education: Associate's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or a related field; OR a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Engineering Technology; OR an equivalent combination of formal technical training, military technical rating, apprenticeship, and practical experience.
- CAD & Drafting Tools: Demonstrated hands-on experience using at least one electrical drafting, schematic capture, PCB design support, or engineering documentation management tool (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, OrCAD, KiCad, Altium, Windchill, or equivalent).
- Technical Documentation: Ability to read, interpret, mark up, and verify electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-lines, mechanical outlines, and component datasheets.
- Core Technical Knowledge: Practical understanding of fundamental electronic and electrical principles, circuit behavior, discrete components, wiring practices, and basic instrumentation.
- Diagnostics & Measurement: Familiarity with basic electrical test equipment (e.g., digital multimeters, bench power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes) and standard troubleshooting logic.
- Communication & Collaboration: Solid organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills; ability to document technical work clearly and communicate effectively within a technical team.
- Work Direction & Initiative: Ability to execute routine or familiar tasks independently while recognizing technical limits, exercising sound judgment, and seeking guidance or escalating issues when encountering complex or unfamiliar challenges.
- Safety Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and willingness to learn and adhere to Laboratory electrical safety, work authorization, and LOTO requirements.
Desired skills/knowledge:- Familiarity with industrial controls, interpret logic/boolean signals or systems, relay logic, motor controls, or automated data acquisition systems.
- Exposure to technical systems common to accelerators, national laboratories, semiconductor fabrication, utilities, or complex research/industrial facilities (e.g., DC/AC power supplies, RF hardware, vacuum systems, interlocks, high-voltage equipment).
- Hands-on experience with control chassis wiring, rack integration, cable fabrication, harness building, or PCB soldering/rework (IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD-001 awareness a plus).
- Familiarity with electrical safety standards such as NFPA 70E and OSHA guidelines; Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) certification or readiness to attain and maintain QEW status.
- Experience utilizing product lifecycle management (PLM) or configuration management systems for document control.
Additional information:- Appointment type: This is a full-time 2-year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
- Salary range: The expected salary for this position is $97,200 - $118,900, which fits into the full salary of $86,412 - $145,860 depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities. This includes education, certifications, and years of experience.
- Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
- Work modality: Work will be primarily performed at:Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites (for more information click here).
- Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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