Under general technical direction, and with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and judgment, performs a wide variety of highly skilled and complex technical assignments in support of the scientific and professional staff.

Project based work assignments, requiring a very high degree of proficiency in technical skills and techniques in such areas as design, development, fabrication, evaluation, testing, operation, maintenance or construction of equipment, systems and facilities involved with scientific investigations.

May direct and 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 six (6) years of relevant work experience.

General knowledge of complex mechanical and/or electronics systems, including 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 design, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting ofcomplexsystems (electrical, mechanical, vacuum, plumbing, cryogenic, and/or gas systems)under both manual and remote control.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complexsystems in support of evaluation, testing, operation, maintenance while sometimes 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.

Any experience supporting research or scientific equipmentexercising a high degree of initiative and judgment.

Experience related to each of the following with a demonstrated expertise in one area: 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 planning the entire equipment installation process: installation with associated utilities, cable termination/routing, obtaining safety approvals, facilitating remote communication, testing, and developing maintenance schedule.

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)