Come join our team at Jefferson Lab, where great minds matter.
Posting Date: 06/06/2023
Salary Range: $ 43,000 - $67,800 (TECH I)
Work Location Type: Dedicated On-site (100% working on-site)
What your job will be like:
Under the supervision of the Hall D Work Coordinator, the successful candidate will assist in the fabrication, assembly, installation and testing of various detectors, magnets, magnet control systems, power supplies and hardware infrastructure in the Hall D complex. This person will also be expected to supply technical support during experimental operations, including the operation, maintenance and documentation of the Hall D systems. Successful candidates will be provided training to meet job expectations.
In this role you will:
- Fabricate, assemble, install / test basic electronic systems powered by DC voltages.
- Troubleshoot DC circuits, relay control functions, analog isolation modules and cabling
- Interpret basic schematic diagrams, be able to interpret mechanical engineering drawings to identify measurements and component hardware
- Assist in the installation and maintenance of the various Hall D cabled components, associated wired connections and supporting infrastructure
- Provide assistance in the installation and maintenance of the various mechanical components as well as the supporting hardware
- Must be available for on call Hall D emergencies during installation and experimentation runs. Be on call in rotation for various pieces of Hall equipment, and on call 24/7 for Hall D systems
Qualifications We Require:
Education:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience:
- 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in electronics & machine maintenance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrates basic skills, knowledge and ability in one technology trade or specialty
- Working knowledge of electronic controlled devices
- Demonstrates ability to understand instruction, ask questions and report to supervisor clearly on problems, progress and status
- Solid reasoning or judgement skills to perform assigned task
- Use of electrical measurement devices: Digital multimeter, amp meter & bench top DCV power supply.
- Proven proficiency in the use of common hand tools, (drills, saws etc.)
- Working knowledge of basic mechanical machine assembly
- Must have an active drivers' license
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). If you 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.
