Under general technical direction, you will perform a wide variety of highly skilled technical assignments in support of the scientific and professional staff.

You will work on specific tasks, requiring a high degree of proficiency in technical skills and techniques in such areas as fabrication, evaluation, testing, operation, maintenance or construction of equipment, systems and facilities involved with scientific investigations.

You may direct or coordinate the work efforts of other technical support personnel assigned to a specific project.

The equivalence of a technical institute or associate degree in a related scientific or technical field, and at least four (4) years of relevant work experience.

General mechanical and/or electronics systems assembly and maintenance.

Manual dexterity and experience working with hand and power tools for assembly and disassembly of equipment, including fine work for one-of-a-kind systems with often expensive and fragile components.

Ability to locate and work from procedures, drawings, electrical schematics, user manuals and verbal instructions.

Proficiency in installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of systems (like electrical, mechanical, vacuum, plumbing, cryogenic, or gas systems).

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot systems in support of evaluation, testing, operation, maintenance, using specific computer systems.

Purchase, prepare and supply any tooling or fixtures necessary for the operation of the beamline components and laboratory equipment, maintaining supply and equipment inventories.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of scientists, engineers, technicians, vendors/contractors and safety representatives.

Fabrication experience with milling machines and/or lathe (manual or CNC) with demonstrated knowledge of machine shop practices.

Proficiency in the design, installation, optimization, maintenance and troubleshooting of electromechanical, vacuum, cryogenic and gas systems under both manual and remote control.

Any experience supporting research through electrical/mechanical design, fabrication, maintenance of scientific equipment at university, corporate or government institutions. Supporting technical operations in other sectors, like military or maritime, is also favorable, especially if time pressure / component availability challenges are met with by demonstrated technical proficiency.

Any combination of experience related to: electronics and controls (including motion and temperature controllers) ; low/high pressure gas systems and vacuum/UHV operations; cryogenic cooling systems; complex assemblies of scientific equipment using specialized tools.

Managing or performing cable termination, cable routing, and rack mount equipment installation

Lifting, moderate 15-30 lbs

Ability to hear alarms

Mental sharpness

Physical coordination and balance

Arm/hand dexterity

Vision, good near and normal color

Hear and understand speech

Alertness

Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave)

Lab-funded Retirement Plan

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs

Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)