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Los Alamos National Laboratory Magnet Power Supplies Engineered Systems Tec (3 or 4) in Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
This position will be filled at the lower or higher level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division (AOT), Radio Frequency Engineering (RFE) group is seeking an Engineered Systems Technician 3 or 4 for the Magnet Power Supplies (MPS) team.
The AOT division maintains, operates, and upgrades all accelerator systems used at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) complex. These consist of two 750-keV Cockcroft-Walton-based injector systems (H+ and H- systems), a 201.25-MHz drift-tube linear accelerator (LINAC) utilizing high-power diacrode tubes, an 805-MHz coupled cavity LINAC utilizing high-power klystrons as the primary power source, a proton storage ring, and roughly a kilometer of beam transport lines that deliver beam to the five independent research programs. The RFE group is principally responsible for all radio frequency (RF) systems, all pulsed-power systems, and all high-power DC power supplies used to operate magnets on the beam transport lines. The group consists of five teams: (1) Low-Level RF (LLRF) focused on real-time phase and amplitude controls; (2) accelerator Pulsed Power systems (PP); (3) accelerator Magnet Power Supplies (MPS); (4) High-Power RF (HPRF) systems at 201 MHz; and (5) High-Power RF systems at 805 MHz.
The successful candidate will be offered a position on the AOT-RFE Magnet Power Supply team and will perform technical installation and/or maintenance functions supporting engineering activities relating to magnet power supplies and related electronics. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with engineers and other technicians both within and outside the group to meet both MPS team and RFE group technical goals and deliverables. Additional specific duties include helping to define technical requirements, working on multiple tasks and projects, building new electronic and hardware, repairing, and maintaining existing legacy systems, managing the technical interfaces with other LANSCE teams, preparing conduct of engineering documentation, using the accelerator operations maintenance database to track existing system performance, and demonstrating technical excellence and performance to meet system requirements. The successful candidate will also participate in equipment shutdown (in accordance with LOTO policy), identify and replace / repair defective components as well as perform installation of new equipment.
AOT-RFE owns, maintains and upgrades electronic and high voltage equipment of various types. This position requires the willingness to learn the operation of complex electronic and mechanical systems that provide rewarding design opportunities. A "tinkerer" and/or questioning mentality is the main requirement to thrive in this position. The successful candidate will also provide on-call support for the Magnet Power Supplies after hours and on weekends. The on-call assignment will typically be one week per month during accelerator operations, which spans about seven months per year.
Engineered Systems Tec 3 ($63,200 - $99,000):
The position involves learning from and demonstrating experience working with experienced technologists and technicians. The EST 3 position requires experience using basic electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters. The position also requires experience reading and ability to read and understand basic electrical wiring diagrams or schematics, work from documentation, diagrams, rough sketches, layouts, and verbal instructions. Some experience performing installation, maintenance, commissioning, and repairs on electrical/electronic equipment and/or systems is expected. Some level of experience troubleshooting circuits containing multiple integrated or discrete components is needed. The position requires the ability to complete forklift and incidental crane training / certification. The successful candidate will also provide on-call support for the MPS team after hours and on weekends. The on-call assignment will typically be one week per month during accelerator operations, which spans approximately seven months per year.
Engineered Systems Tec 4 ($69,500 - $110,300) In addition to what was outlined at the lower level (EST 3), at this level (EST 4), this is what is needed:
The position involves learning from and demonstrating experience working with experienced technologists and technicians. The successful applicant will be required to understand alternate current (AC) and direct current (DC) systems, the principles of magnet power supply system's operation, mechanical construction, wiring and printed circuit board assembly, fast digital logic and electronics troubleshooting. The position also requires demonstrated abilities or experience with writing system and test documentation. The successful applicant's main job will be to learn from our team and assist with day-to-day operations. The successful applicant would be encouraged to pursue further MPS and electronics training.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Minimum Job Requirements at level 3:
Hands-on experience using basic electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
Some experience and ability to read and understand basic electrical wiring diagrams or schematics, work from documentation, diagrams, rough sketches, layouts, and verbal instructions.
Experience performing installation, maintenance, commissioning, and repairs on electrical and electronic equipment and/or systems.
Some experience troubleshooting circuits containing multiple integrated or discrete components.
Ability to complete forklift and incidental crane training / certification.
An understanding of the specialized hazards associated with electrical voltage.
An understanding of electrical safety work practices and de-energized electrical safety work practices shall be used whenever possible.
Minimum Job Requirements at level 4 (in addition to level 3 requirements):
Demonstrated competency using electrical test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, multimeters, and grounding sticks.
Demonstrated soldering experience with PCBs.
Experience with programming and using smart relay controllers.
Familiarity and/or experience with particle accelerator operations, maintenance, or operations and maintenance at a similar complex facility.
Experience relating to installation of magnet power supply systems or similar equipment.
Experience with the maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of legacy and modern electronic equipment.
Education/Experience for EST 3 Position : Requires an associate's degree in a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience for EST 4 Position : Requires an associate's degree in a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, additional training and/or certification may be expected.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to speak, ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), sitting, standing, walking, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting the trunk or back, lifting 50+ pounds, carrying 50+ pounds, use of both hands, use of both arms, reaching overhead, reaching horizontally, reaching down, applying torque with hands or arms.
Note to Applicants: Consideration for the position will be strictly limited to applicants that submit a comprehensive cover letter addressing, bullet by bullet, each of the minimum job requirements.
Work Environment
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.