Accelerator Beam Line Diagnostics Technician (Engineered Systems Tec 2​/3

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Diagnostics Technician 2/3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. The Mechanical Design Engineering Group in Accelerator Operations and Technology Division (AOT-MDE) is made up of mechanical engineers, designers, technicians, and administrative staff whose mission is to provide mechanical engineering support to a wide variety of accelerator technology related challenges in the service of the laboratory's national security mission.

AOT-MDE's primary responsibility is the operation and maintenance of the LANSCE Accelerator Facility's mechanical systems.

This position will be filled at either the Diagnostics Technician 2/3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. The Mechanical Design Engineering Group in Accelerator Operations and Technology Division (AOT-MDE) is made up of mechanical engineers, designers, technicians, and administrative staff whose mission is to provide mechanical engineering support to a wide variety of accelerator technology related challenges in the service of the laboratory's national security mission.

AOT-MDE's primary responsibility is the operation and maintenance of the LANSCE Accelerator Facility's mechanical systems. This position involves supporting LANSCE 24-hours, 7-days per week beam operation, which will involve work at odd hours (when required) and on-call duties. The successful candidate must be willing to work overtime occasionally and serve on-call to support 24/7 accelerator operation and maintenance.

Mechanical Diagnostics Team is one of the four mechanical systems responsible for approximately two hundred electro-mechanical diagnostic devices, about thirty different types such as wire scanners for beam profile measurements, beam current monitors, beam emittance measurement slit and collectors, beam plugs, beam deflectors, stripper foils, and diffusers. These devices provide the beamline data to safely operate the LANSCE accelerator. Each device is a complex assembly made of hundreds (more or less) of small and precise mechanical and electrical components.

We are seeking a highly self-motivated and mechanically inclined Engineered Systems Technician to be a member of the Mechanical Diagnostics Team. The successful candidate will troubleshoot, maintain, repair and rebuild the mechanical and electrical systems of the devices to support accelerator operations and a variety of other accelerator related projects. They will need to demonstrate the ability of following instructions closely and calling supervisor or senior technician when in doubt;

working closely with personnel from within and outside the team and a group; interacting and communicating effectively with others; staying highly focused and productive for a long period of time; prioritizing safety of self and others; working independently and as part of the team under both general and/or specific instructions.

• Experience working on any mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience using mechanical tools and precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Experience with soldering techniques and operations.
• Experience with electrical wiring.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Be capable of mounting the micron thick fibers and foils onto a frame which requires extremely steady hands, good vision and attention to details.
• Be capable and willing to work in radiation areas while adhering to ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with scientists, engineers, and technicians.

• Experience in electro/mechanical assembly, mechanical fabrication, and maintenance of mechanical and electronic equipment.
• Demonstrated experience using electrical test equipment such as multi-meters, and AC/DC power supplies.
• Applied knowledge of principles of vacuum technology.
• Experience with the standard machining operation such as turning, milling,…