Come join our team at Jefferson Lab, where great minds matter.
Posting Date: 10/04/2023
Salary Range: $41,900 - $66,100 (TECH I) $54,200 - $85,700 (TECH II)
Work Location Type: 100% dedicated onsite
Jefferson Lab is seeking bright and ambitious mechanical technicians to join our technical team to play a vital role in the construction, testing and installation of complex experimental equipment at our world-class research facility. The laboratory is currently building several new, large scientific instruments including magnet systems, vacuum systems, and a variety of particle detectors. This often includes prototypes, setups and infrastructure to enable test measurements. You will have an opportunity to learn, develop, and perfect your skills in areas including parts fabrication, equipment assembly, troubleshooting and repair, performance testing, running diagnostics, and many other exciting disciplines. Come and join our team!
In this role you will:
TECH I
- Be a member of the EIC detector technical team that is responsible for the building and testing of various detector-related experimental equipment and test setups, and the installation and removal of such equipment
- Work with other electro-mechanical technicians to perform maintenance, troubleshoot, or repair equipment used for scientific research
- Serve as part of rotational teams that may require on-call duties to support the ongoing activities within the EIC project and as needed other projects within Jefferson Lab
- Expand your knowledge in areas such as electronics, vacuum systems, material handling, and cryogenics
- Provide technical support for staff, users, and college students conducting research at Jefferson Lab.
- Utilize basic computer knowledge to carryout daily functions, e.g., check/send emails, fill out timesheet, order tools/parts, complete web-based training, etc,
- Adhere to performance expectations and training that will provide you the greatest opportunity for success
TECH II
- Be responsible for the building, testing, installation and removal of experimental equipment
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment used for scientific research
- Apply your technical knowledge to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Serve as part of rotational teams that may require on-call duties to support the ongoing activities within the EIC project and as needed other projects within Jefferson Lab
- Read and interpret drawings in areas such as electronics, mechanical, and cryogenic systems
- Provide technical support for staff, users, and college students conducting research at Jefferson Lab
- Utilize basic computer knowledge to carryout daily functions, e.g., check/send emails, fill out timesheet, order tools/parts, complete web-based training, etc.
Jefferson Lab is recruiting to fill 2 positions
Qualifications We Require: (TECH I)
Education:
- HS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience:
- 2 years relevant experience in a related technical field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrates basic skills, knowledge and ability in one technology trade or specialty
- May have basic skills, knowledge and ability in other technologies
- Limited judgment required to complete assignments
Qualifications We Require: (TECH II)
Education:
- HS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience:
- 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Good oral and written skills (e.g. email, memos, explanations, drawings), including the ability to effectively explain work to their supervisor and others in the group
- Work effectively on individual tasks and as a member of a team
- Proficient in the use of non-powered and battery-powered hand tools
- Ability to safely execute well-defined tasks under general supervision of supervisor or an experienced technician
- Ability to easily adapt to a changing work environment
Qualifications We Desire:
- Experience with material handling equipment, e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, cranes, etc.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical/electronic systems
About Jefferson Lab
Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.
A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.
Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab
At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
- 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested.
- Flexible Work Arrangements (Hybrid & Alternate Work Schedules available)
- Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
- Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast
Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As part of the JSA’s equal employment opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). Ifyou need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process,please send an e-mail to recruiting@ jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8:00 am -5:00 pm EST to provide the nature of your request. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.
