Sr. Technician
Brookhaven National Laboratory - Upton, NY
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Apply Now Sr. Technician Job ID JR101288 Date posted 08/26/2024 The Omega group in the Physics Department at BNL is looking for a mechanical technician to participate in the construction, installation, and commissioning of a silicon-strip detector for the ATLAS HL-LHC Upgrade. In this role you will be collaborating with an international and multicultural scientific community and working closely with scientists, technicians, engineers, and students at BNL, domestic institutes, and international institutes such as at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.The Omega Group focuses on the ATLAS experiment at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. BNL is the host laboratory for the U.S. ATLAS Operations Program, the U.S. ATLAS HL-LHC Upgrade Project, an ATLAS Tier-1 computing facility, and is designated as part of the U.S. ATLAS Support Center. The group has leading roles in the ATLAS HL-LHC upgrade projects for the silicon-strip detector, liquid argon calorimeter readout, and trigger/data acquisition electronics and has strong R&D programs on trigger/data acquisition, high-performance computing, and silicon detectors.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assembly of delicate silicon-strip components in a clean room environmentOperation of complex laboratory equipment such as microscopes, wirebonders, computer controlled linear stages, and metrology machinesGeneral mechanical and electrical support. Examples of such support are:Making cablesGluing small assemblies of small componentsMachining mechanical componentsBuilding mechanical structures for electronics systemsBuilding cryogenic and mechanical systemsRecord keeping of inventory and fabricated components. Data is entered into a custom database or in Google documents.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:a BS degree in a technical field and 2 years work experience or;a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 6 years experience or;a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 7 years relevant work experience or;8 years relevant work experience.Proficiency with machine shop toolsAbility to understand drawingsBasic understanding of configuration control, QA and QC (Quality Assurance and Quality Control)Knowledge of operating and debugging test systems with both mechanical and electronic componentsKnowledge of test stand construction with a focus on the mechanical and cryogenic systemsBasic knowledge of Windows computers and applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to understand and follow BNL safety principlesA demonstrated strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative on assigned tasks and projectsAbility to work collaboratively with a small team of technicians, engineers, scientists, and studentsHands-on problem solving skillsClear and concise verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:a BS degree in a technical field and 4 years work experience or;a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 8 years experience or;a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 9 years relevant work experience or;10 years relevant work experience.Experience working on equipment for a nuclear or particle physics experimentExperience working on complex assemblies of scientific/technical equipment using specialized toolsExperience with LabVIEW and similar applicationsEnvironmental, Health & Safety Requirements:Arm/hand dexterityLift (up to) 30 lbs. Good vision and hearing, mental sharpness, alertnessOTHER INFORMATION: (add if applicable)This is a fully onsite position located at BNLSome (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 $79200 - $95000 / 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.This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Brookhaven 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: Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerBrookhaven 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 Apply Now Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly
Created: 2024-09-23