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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Motion Controls Associate in Menlo Park, California
Motion Controls Associate
Job ID
5762
Location
SLAC - Menlo Park, CA
Full-Time
Temporary
SLAC Job Postings
Position Overview:
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a talented Motion Controls Science and Engineering Associate to support the Electronics Engineering Division (EED) in the Accelerator Directorate. The EED is responsible for electronics subsystems for all accelerators and many test facilities throughout SLAC. The successful candidate will bring to the division a diversity of skills relevant to Motion control and robotic engineering in support of the world’s most powerful free electron laser.
Opportunities for this position include the development of controls applications using state of the art motion control systems and supporting a wide range of technical equipment. The successful candidate will help document, deploy, commission, and support robust, production level control solutions and software applications for a range of accelerator motion control systems. As well as respond to and follow through with solutions for issues encountered with operating subsystems.
Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.
Your specific responsibilities include:
Support the lead engineer in the technical design, fabrication, installation, and testing of motion control systems.
Contribute to Rapid Response Teams by identifying and quickly resolving diverse technical issues that may arise within the Accelerator Directorate and EED.
Participate in the development, integration, and the operational support for various accelerator motion control subsystems implemented with a broad variety of controllers and software.
Direct the work of technicians and junior associates for motion control systems.
Maintain documentation and records for procedures, materials, and tools necessary for installation tasks. Coordinate the purchase of tools and equipment necessary to complete the installation tasks.
Inspect and validate project plans including field installations. Manage, monitor, and oversee project execution. Document and report the project progress.
Configuration control and documentation of control system hardware and software.
Liaise between researchers, students, technical staff, scientists, vendors, and other laboratory staff. Ensure critical engineering decisions are communicated through appropriate channels and followed through by all support groups.
Troubleshoot electrical issues.
Startup of control systems.
Note: This is a 24-month fixed term position with the possibility of extension or conversion to regular continuing position contingent on project fundings.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, physics or related field with three years relevant hands-on experience in industrial and motion control systems, embedded software, and electrical troubleshooting; or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and programming tools.
Strong problem-solving skills, independent decision making, and ability to work in a team environment.
Experience authoring technical documentation, specifications, schematics and wiring diagrams.
Experience fabricating, assembling, and troubleshooting low voltage industrial control chassis and cables.
Demonstrated safety-oriented behavior.
SLAC Employee Competencies
Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical requirements and working conditions:
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work Standards :
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu
Classification Title: Science and Engineering Associate 2
Grade: J
Job code: 4992
Duration: Fixed Term
The expected pay range for this position is $104,000 to $140,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.