Accelerator Beamline Technologist ; Engineering Technologist

Position: Accelerator Beamline Technologist 2/3 (Engineering Technologist 2/3)
** What You Will Do*
* The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division Applied Electrodynamics (AOT-AE) group is seeking a Engineering Technologists 2/3 to provide expertise, support, and technical leadership in all aspects of testing and troubleshooting ion sources and beamlines. We look for candidates with expertise in experiment setup, live analysis of data during testing, and moderate understanding of vacuum and mechanical systems, plasmas, or electric circuits to maintain, operate and troubleshoot beamlines.  

This particular position will be funded by the LANSCE Accelerator Modernization Project (LAMP), and the successful candidate will engage in developmental activities for the LAMP accelerator, including interactions with experimental physicists and engineers at various test stands associated with LAMP.

This position will be filled at either the Research Technologist 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.  Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

** Engineering Technologists 2: $96,600-$158,000*
* The selected Engineering Technologist 2 will support laboratory, test, and system operations in one or more of the following areas by:

+ Operating, maintaining, and repairing H+ and H- ion sources

+ Operating and maintaining vacuum, water and pressure systems on ion source beamlines

+ Operating, and maintaining ion source and beamline diagnostics

+ Assist with the creation of operational procedures and safety documentation

+ Preparing written technical documentation, test records, and summaries, and communicating test activities and results effectively with engineers, technologists, and other team members.

+ Working independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support project and operational goals.

** Engineering Technologists 3: $106,400-$176,000*
* The selected Engineering Technologist 3 will execute and lead advanced technical work supporting laboratory, test, and system operations in one or more of the following areas by:

+ Operating, maintaining, repairing, and improving H+ and H- ion sources

+ Operating, maintaining, and designing, vacuum, water and pressure systems on ion source beamlines

+ Design mechanical or electrical components for use on the ion source or beamline

+ Operating, maintaining, repairing and improving ion source and beamline diagnostics

+ Lead the creation of operational procedures and safety documentation

+ Leading the installation, troubleshooting, checkout, and testing of high-voltage or mechanical systems, including resolving complex technical issues during operations and test activities.

+ Planning, coordinating, and leading test experiments, including preparing test configurations, supporting safe execution, documenting results, and helping drive resolution of identified issues.

+ Working independently with minimal oversight while coordinating closely with engineers, technologists, and other team members to meet technical and operational objectives.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Demonstrated experience in the operation, and maintenance, troubleshooting, and characterization of some of the following systems: high voltage systems, electrical circuits, plasmas, particle beams, and/or vacuum systems, with the ability to analyze performance, identify anomalous behavior, and implement effective solutions.

+ Demonstrated ability to safely perform hands-on work in a laboratory or experimental environment, including monitoring live tests, diagnosing system issues in real time, and operating within approved electrical and laboratory safety requirements.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of developing, refining, and executing structured test plans and procedures based on test data, observed results, and engineering objectives to support troubleshooting, validation, and performance improvement.

Additional

Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 3 level:

+ Demonstrated experience in the successful design of high voltage or vacuum systems.

+ Demonstrated experience with programming (e.g. Python, C/C++, EPICS, etc)

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Experience with procuring complex custom equipment, including fabricated parts, power supplies, and other science equipment

+ Lab management experience including proactively managing supplies of lab consumables, spare components, and equipment maintenance

+ Experience maintaining and running scientific systems as part of a research and development (R&D) facility

** Education/Experience at Level 2:
** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Education/Experience at Level 3:
** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or,…