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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Hard X Ray Beamline Engineer in Menlo Park, California
Hard X Ray Beamline Engineer
Job ID
5982
Location
SLAC - Menlo Park, CA
Regular
SLAC Job Postings
Position Overview:
Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a SLAC Directorate at Stanford University, is a national scientific user facility providing synchrotron radiation for research in biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, material science, medicine, and physics. SSRL operates and maintains the 3GeV electron storage ring SPEAR3, the associated injector facility, and synchrotron radiation beam lines on SPEAR3.
SSRL is seeking an outstanding Beam Line Engineer who will be part of a dynamic scientific research environment in the hard X-ray Group of the Materials Sciences Division. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide engineering support to the hard X-ray group, including the optimization, maintenance and upgrade of an existing hard X-ray beam line, assist scientists with instrument development on the end stations, and oversee the safe operation of the hard X-ray beam line and end stations.
Your specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Align X-ray optics, and configure data acquisition and experimental systems.
Prepare and optimize beam lines and experimental stations for SSRL users.
Establish and maintain high quality experimental conditions on the x-ray beam line.
Design and develop beam line hardware and provide support to the SSRL beam line.
Develop in-situ/operando experimental hardware.
Identify and carry out projects that expand experimental capabilities and/or improve reliability.
Provide input to the beam time scheduling process.
May serve as a beam line program manager (requires periodic on-call duties).
Other duties may also be assigned.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Bachelor’s degree (in chemistry, physics, engineering or related field) and 2 years’ experience in a scientific, engineering or technical field including:
Hands-on with X-ray microscopy and/or hard X-ray spectroscopy synchrotron radiation research instrumentation.
Hands-on with in-situ/operando instrument design.
Beam line control and data acquisition software such as EPICS, SPEC, or ICS.
Hands-on with X-ray optics and opto-electro-mechanical systems.
Mechanical design and drawing creation using parametric CAD software such as SolidWorks or SolidEdge.
Good working knowledge of mechanical fabrication techniques, precision mechanism design, kinematic design principles related to mechanical systems design
Scientific programming such as Python.
Interfacing scientific instrumentation or industrial controls to Linux and Windows operating systems.
Demonstrate the ability to conceptualize designs and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with creative and innovating thinking.
Excellent written, verbal communications, interpersonal and organizational skills
The ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of scientists, technical staff and user groups in a fast-paced and dynamic environment is essential
Ability to work in a team environment as well as work unsupervised
Ability to write clear technical documentation and user manuals
Ability to evaluate and troubleshoot sophisticated electro-mechanical and logic control systems
In addition, preferred requirements include experience in the following areas:
- Strong hands-on skill in assembling complex mechanical systems and handling delicate instruments.
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.
Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work full time.
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
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Classification: Staff Engineer 2
Grade: K, Job Code: 0132
Duration: regular continuing
The expected pay range for this position is $108,000 - $163,000 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.