Brookhaven LAB
Electrical Engineer for the Superconducting Magnet Division
Brookhaven LAB, Upton, New York, us, 11973
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Position Description
As an Electrical Engineer in the Magnet Division, you will be part of a team with the responsibility to design and develop advanced hardware and software systems. You will design and develop control systems based on PLC Logic and the NI LabView platform. You should have basic circuit theory knowledge and programming skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
: Circuit design and wire list generation include generating schematics. Knowledge of SCRs and IGBTs and how they operate including power electronics. The ability to program PLCs and NI LabVIEW programs. Working in harmony with the electrical technicians. Designing and implementing quench detection systems to protect superconducting magnets. Work with physicists to conduct experiments on new types of superconducting material at helium temperatures. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering discipline or closely related field of study. Minimum three (3) years progressively responsible related work experience is required. Basic background in PLC and NI LabVIEW programming and well as a working knowledge of SCRs and IGBTs. Good troubleshooting skills and the ability to generate wire lists and schematics. Knowledge of the NEC and NFPA requirements. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Seven (7) years progressively responsible related work experience. Advanced programming skills such as Python or C++. Knowledge of high current power supplies and the ability to troubleshoot them. Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
Ability to climb ladders to 6 feet. Ability to work around cryogenic liquids such helium and nitrogen. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Knowledge of LOTO requirements. Other Information:
On-site full time. 40 hours/week with occasional overtime and weekend work. Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $100000 - $135000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory - view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act.
Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews .
About Us
Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file
Position Description
As an Electrical Engineer in the Magnet Division, you will be part of a team with the responsibility to design and develop advanced hardware and software systems. You will design and develop control systems based on PLC Logic and the NI LabView platform. You should have basic circuit theory knowledge and programming skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
: Circuit design and wire list generation include generating schematics. Knowledge of SCRs and IGBTs and how they operate including power electronics. The ability to program PLCs and NI LabVIEW programs. Working in harmony with the electrical technicians. Designing and implementing quench detection systems to protect superconducting magnets. Work with physicists to conduct experiments on new types of superconducting material at helium temperatures. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering discipline or closely related field of study. Minimum three (3) years progressively responsible related work experience is required. Basic background in PLC and NI LabVIEW programming and well as a working knowledge of SCRs and IGBTs. Good troubleshooting skills and the ability to generate wire lists and schematics. Knowledge of the NEC and NFPA requirements. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Seven (7) years progressively responsible related work experience. Advanced programming skills such as Python or C++. Knowledge of high current power supplies and the ability to troubleshoot them. Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
Ability to climb ladders to 6 feet. Ability to work around cryogenic liquids such helium and nitrogen. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Knowledge of LOTO requirements. Other Information:
On-site full time. 40 hours/week with occasional overtime and weekend work. Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $100000 - $135000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
Brookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory - view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act.
Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews .
About Us
Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file