Electro-mechanical Engineer Alonzo W Ashley Fellowship

Electro-mechanical Engineer [Alonzo W Ashley Fellowship]

Job

6763

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Temporary

** SLAC Job Postings*
* ** Alonzo W Ashley Fellowship*
* The Alonzo W. Ashley Fellowship Program was named in honor of Al Ashley, who retired from SLAC in 1999 after 31 years of dedicated and exemplary service, particularly in the area of championing new college graduates in the sciences and engineering.  During his tenure at SLAC, Al pioneered programs that promoted and encouraged career development for employees, and career exploration for talented students.  

He was a recipient of a 2005 NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring in recognition of his outstanding mentoring efforts and programs that enhanced the participation of new college graduates in science, mathematics, and engineering.  Al served as a mentor to hundreds of emerging scientists and engineers during their journey to their chosen field.

This program is designed to provide a year-long research/employment experience in each of our six major directorates.  The program is intended for post-graduate candidates with the longer-term objective of potentially moving them into regular employment with the lab.

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* Position Overview:

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* SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a motivated and talented associate electro
¿ mechanical (or mechatronics) engineer to support the development of next
¿ generation automation and robotics systems. In this role, you will apply foundational skills in electrical engineering, mechanical design, and control systems to help integrate hardware, software, and physical components.

You will contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on creating advanced scientific instruments, laboratory automation tools, and innovative technologies that enable cutting
¿ edge structural biology research and structure
¿ based drug discovery. These instruments support SLAC users working on high
¿ impact biological targets
¿ often in limited supply
¿ such as membrane proteins and complex macromolecular assemblies. Projects may involve assisting with the design and automation of precision positioning systems, sample
¿ handling microscopes and imaging tools, fluid
¿ handling robotics, cryogenic systems, synchronized motion and triggering for time
¿ resolved measurements, and other instrumentation used at macromolecular crystallography (MC) beamlines or in cryo
¿ electron microscopy (cryo

EM) experiments. The successful candidate will join an integrated team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and technical staff, contributing to hands
¿ on development while gaining experience in a highly innovative research environment.

See  https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).  for more on SSRL and the unique capabilities of our SSRL instrument and SMB beamline facilities.

** Note** :
This is a 1-year term fixed term position with the possibility of extension or conversion to a regular- continuing position.

SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park, CA.

** Your specific responsibilities include:*
* + Assist in the design, development, testing, and installation of components for new experiments, including integrating new assemblies into existing beamline hutches.

+ Work collaboratively with scientists and technical staff to develop motion control systems and specialized experimental tools.

+ Assist with project execution Participate in project activities from concept through design reviews, supporting senior engineers and technicians during fabrication and installation.

+ Support technicians and engineering teams Provide technical assistance to electronics and mechanical technicians and collaborate with engineering staff, including electrical engineers and controls programmers, on system integration tasks.

+ Troubleshoot equipment Help diagnose issues with motion control equipment, data
¿ acquisition electronics, and specialized synchrotron radiation instrumentation.

+ Research and procurement support Research equipment options, suppliers, and assist with acquiring hardware for motion control and data
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