Beamline Engineer - SSRL Materials Science Division

** Job Description*
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* Position Overview:

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* Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a SLAC Directorate at Stanford University, is a national scientific user facility providing synchrotron radiation for research in biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, material science, medicine, and physics. SSRL operates and maintains the 3

GeV electron storage ring SPEAR3, the associated injector facility, and synchrotron radiation beam lines on SPEAR
3.

SSRL is seeking an outstanding Beam Line Engineer to join a dynamic scientific research environment in the hard x-ray group of the Materials Science Division. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide engineering support to the hard x-ray group, including optimization, maintenance and upgrade of existing hard x-ray beam lines, assisting scientists with instrument development on the end stations, and oversee the safe operation of the hard x-ray beam line and end stations.

** Your specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:*
* + Align X-ray optics and configure data acquisition and experimental systems.

+ Prepare, commission, and optimize beam lines and experimental stations for SSRL users.

+ Establish and maintain high quality experimental conditions on the x-ray beam line.

+ Design, develop, and maintain beam line hardware, and provide technical support to the SSRL users.

+ Develop in-situ/operando experimental hardware and capabilities.

+ Identify and carry out projects that expand experimental capabilities and/or improve system reliability.

+ Provide input to the beam time scheduling process.

+ May serve as a beam line program manager (this role requires periodic on-call duties).

+ Other duties may also be assigned.

** To be successful in this position you will bring:*
* + Bachelor's degree (in chemistry, physics, engineering or related field) and at least 2 years of experience in a scientific, engineering or technical field, including:

+ Demonstrated ability to conceptualize designs, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills paired with creative and innovative thinking.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and effective organizational abilities.

+ Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of scientists, technical staff and user groups in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

+ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

+ Ability to write clear technical documentation and user manuals.

+ Ability to evaluate and troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical and logic control systems.

** In addition, preferred requirements include experience in the following areas:*
* + Strong hands-on skill in assembling complex mechanical systems and handling delicate instruments.

** SLAC Employee

Competencies:

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* + Effective Decisions:
Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

+ Self-Development:
Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

+ Dependability:
Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

+ Initiative:
Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

+ Adaptability:
Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

+ Communication:
Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

+ Relationships:  Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

** Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

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* + Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

+ Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work full-time.

** Work Standards:*
* + Interpersonal

Skills:

Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

+ Promote Culture of Safety:
Demonstrates…