Electronics Engineering Associate

Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL ) Engineering Division has an opening for an Electronics Engineering Associate to join the team.

Under general supervision and consultation with scientists and engineers, you will provide moderately complex and varied technical support for the 88-Inch Cyclotron Electronics Group. You will be responsible for providing electronic design, documentation, procurement, fabrication/installation instruction, and testing of 88-Inch Cyclotron Electronics systems.

This position will be hired at a level commensurate with the business needs; and skills, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.

 

What You Will Do:

• Under consultation, apply technical expertise and knowledge of standard engineering/scientific concepts and practices to provide multifunctional electronic design and coordination for implementation of experimental apparatus, equipment, systems, or facilities. Determine design approaches and parameters.  Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate results.  Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
• Provide resolutions to technical problems of moderately complex scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors, providing expertise and guidance to technical personnel.
• Collaborate in the specifying of electrical infrastructure including identifying AC loads, AC delivery material and methods to racks and components, and also material and methods for control cabling and wireway, conforming to National Electric Code (NEC) and LBNL standards.
• Coordinate, specify, and purchase hardware for 88-Inch Cyclotron related jobs by exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices, including reviewing design prints, establishing inspection criteria for product and materials adhering to LBNL requirements for NRTL listing.
• Maintain appropriate level of documentation for the accelerator and beamline electrical and electronic systems including design proposals, specifications, installation instructions, and schematics for 88-Inch Cyclotron in agreement with the 88-Inch Cyclotron, LBNL, and industry standards. Utilize appropriate and approved CAD tools, software programs, and procedures to complete all documentation.
• Contribute in the management of cost and schedule for 88-Inch Cyclotron electronic projects, utilizing approved project management tools.
• Provide technical input and apply standard principles, theories, and/ or concepts in the development of new methods and concepts.
• Maintain communication with all key project personnel, including maintaining logbooks, updating online document repositories, coordinating and/or contributing to meetings.
• Acquire and maintain QEW2 status and required building training. 

 

Additional Responsibilities as needed:

• May supervise the activities of non-exempt personnel. 
• Support non-88-Inch Cyclotron projects at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory as required.

 

What is Required:

• Knowledge equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree in accelerator and beamline electronic systems, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Solid foundation in CAD design techniques, design rules and specifications; AutoCAD or OrCAD experience.
• Demonstrated ability to execute designs and coordinate implementation of technical projects, or operational assignments from beginning to end, using project management principles.
• Knowledge of electronics circuit and system design, testing and troubleshooting. 
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with scientists and engineers in defining goals and contributing to their projects.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, i.e. MS Word, Excel, MSProject, CAD.
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) and basic ladder logic.
• Knowledge of electrical safety principles and practices
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code, NFPA-70 & NFPA70E.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge the installation and/or operation of the following types of systems:
  • Electrical power distribution.
  • Electronic equipment and electronics enclosures.
  • Large electro and/or permanent magnets.
  • High current and/or high voltage DC power supplies.
  • Personnel safety and equipment interlocks. 
  • Database management tools.
  • High vacuum control systems.
  • Low conductivity and cooled water monitoring systems.
• Working knowledge of various Industrial Controls Systems (e.g., PLC, DCS)
• Knowledge of networking hardware and protocols.

 

Notes:

• This is a full-time career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
• This position may be 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 will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

 

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