Spectrometer Support Engineer

Jefferson Lab

$73K — $105K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a similar technical field required
  • Strong analytical and numerical background
  • Proficient in problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Clear written communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team setting

Responsibilities

  • Learn to operate the cryogenics system under supervision
  • Assist in maintenance and troubleshooting of power supplies
  • Support repair of magnet control systems
  • Document equipment and maintenance work
  • Participate in on-call rotation for experimental support

Benefits

  • Team environment focused on technical support
  • Hands-on experience with advanced experimental equipment
  • Opportunity to learn about cryogenics systems
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and experts
  • Possibility for further education and skill development
Full Job Description
The good-faith pay range for this role is $73,200 - $105,050 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

What your job will be like:

This position is part of a cross functional team dedicated to supporting the spectrometers and other experimental equipment in Halls A and C. Equipment includes, but is not limited to: high current DC power supplies, instrumentation, and controls; cryogenics instrumentation and controls; particle detector supporting electronics; and spectrometer motion. This position will involve contributing with a team of engineers and technicians in repairing, upgrading, maintaining, and documenting the equipment, including on call support during the experimental run. This position will be expected to work, with supervision, on control systems and power supplies including troubleshooting and repair, making updates to control software, and providing on-call support during the experimental run. This position will also be responsible for learning how to operate the cryogenics system in hall C and assisting SME with cryogenics operations. Candidates for this position should have a knowledge of basic electronics, familiarity with computers and basic programs such as MS Office, troubleshooting skills, and ability to think critically. Experience with PLCs, programming, or fluid dynamics is a plus. Electronics knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and understanding of pressure-flow relationship will be tested during the interview.

In this role you will:
  • Learn to operate the cryo system in hall C under supervision of cryo SME.
  • Assist in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of power supplies and magnet control systems.
  • Assist in documentation of equipment and work.
  • Be on call 24/7 on a rotation basis (1-week duration) for experimental support.


Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree Engineering/Physics/Similar technical field required

Experience
  • none required

Experience and Education Exchange

Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong analytical and numerical background
  • Problem solving and critical thinking ability
  • Ability to communicate clearly in writing (e.g. email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to their supervisor and others in the group
  • Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a group


Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans • Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested • Flexible Work Arrangements

(Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,

mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab).

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