Senior Accelerator or Beamline Mechanical Engineers
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Berkeley Lab is seeking experienced Senior Accelerator or Beamline Mechanical Engineers with a strong background in designing, developing, analyzing, and constructing major subsystems for particle accelerators, light source beamlines, or similar complex scientific equipment. Candidates should be versatile, capable of transitioning between detailed CAD work, engineering R&D, project management, and overseeing fabrication, vendors, and installation. Knowledge of manufacturing and quality assurance for large-scale projects is essential. We value proactive leaders who can engineer independently and excel in team leadership and delegation.
Responsibilities
The positions report to subsystem technical leads and involve managing, designing, engineering, integrating, and delivering specific accelerator mechanical systems for the ALS-U Project, an upgrade to the ALS facility. We are hiring senior engineers for the following subsystems:
- Accelerator Magnets
- Accelerator Vacuum
- Accelerator Supports
- Accelerator Raft Integration and Assembly
- Accelerator Electrical Cabling and Integration
- Accelerator Installation
- Other Components: RF systems, instrumentation, high-voltage systems
- Light Source Front Ends and Beamlines
- Light Source Endstations
Responsibilities include developing system requirements, defining interfaces, and ensuring scope delivery within established parameters. Lead engineers should have broad engineering knowledge, including CAD modeling, analysis, and manufacturing planning, with specialization as needed. This is an excellent opportunity to work with advanced technologies and contribute to world-class research, especially as the project transitions into construction and installation phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and manage key mechanical components for ALS-U subsystems.
- Act as a primary mechanical stakeholder for assigned subsystems.
- Ensure designs are manufacturable, well-prototyped, and managed within quality standards.
- Apply engineering principles to resolve issues during construction.
- Perform design, analysis, develop drawings, test plans, and oversee hardware from concept to fabrication.
- Document and release designs according to lab procedures.
- Collaborate with fabricators and technicians to optimize designs and resolve issues.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s or PhD in Physics, Engineering, or related field with 15+ years of experience and deep knowledge of accelerators or similar large-scale scientific installations.
- Proven leadership, clear technical direction, and hands-on CAD (preferably Creo) and FEA (preferably Ansys) skills.
- Extensive understanding of accelerator systems and large-scale project challenges.
- System integration expertise, managing interfaces and resolving integration issues.
- Ability to guide technical decisions and review designs.
- Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
- 20+ years of experience with deep expertise in scientific or industrial large-scale projects.
- Experience with systems engineering, QA, project lifecycle management, and DOE 413.3B projects.
- Effective project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and resource management.
- Established reputation within the scientific community in related fields.
Application Materials
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- Publication list
- Statement of professional experience and interests
Additional Notes
- This is a full-time, exempt position at Berkeley Lab, located in Berkeley, CA. Remote work is not available.
- Salary ranges based on experience and publication record, with detailed compensation info provided.
- Position may require a background check and adherence to security protocols.
Learn more about working at Berkeley Lab at: careers.lbl.gov
Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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