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Electrical Controls Engineer, Vacuum Systems

Position Description
The EIC Vacuum Group has an opening for an Electrical Controls Engineer to help design and develop the control systems required for the multiple large vacuum systems needed for the Electron-Ion Collider being built at BNL. The EIC project has complex and unique challenges which will require creative solutions and close collaboration with the other technical engineering groups. The chosen candidate for this position will fill a key role in developing the solutions critical to the success of the project. After the design and development phase, this position will evolve into supporting the implementation of the solutions during the construction and installation stages of the project.

Join BNL at the beginning of this ground-breaking scientific and engineering project and become part of the team building this scientific discovery machine (bnl.gov/eic).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Help to develop the control architecture and controller distribution throughout the accelerator complex to support various vacuum systems
  • Incorporate signals from individual controllers into complex interlock arrangements to protect sensitive scientific equipment 
  • Support the design and construction of various types of vacuum support equipment 
  • Integrate multiple pieces of equipment into larger systems
  • Develop project plans including schedules with needed resources and budgets
  • Provide guidance and feedback to the technical and engineering staff
  • Work closely with scientific staff as well as other engineering groups to develop solutions to complex problems and integration issues
  • Prepare job orders, requisitions, and cost estimates
  • Help develop cable requirements and estimates for distributed vacuum equipment
  • Maintain a safe and respectful workplace environment
(Selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on the depth and breadth of relevant engineering knowledge, skills, and experience.)
Position Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, controls or related field
  • At least three (3) years of progressively responsible related work experience
  • Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent organizational, written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Detail oriented and capable of following strict policies and procedures to ensure hardware and personal protection
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Experience with creative engineering projects, working hands-on with electrical components, and collaborating with a team to develop and build unique equipment
  • Master’s degree in Engineering
  • Practical experience with bake out equipment used to condition UHV systems
  • Working knowledge of various vacuum controllers and equipment
  • Experience developing, debugging and deploying PLC hardware and software   
  • Troubleshooting and maintenance of technical equipment 
  • OTHER INFORMATION:
  • Occasional domestic and/or international travel
  • Selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on the depth and breadth of relevant engineering knowledge, skills, and experience.
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
  • Must be comfortable working in industrial, construction and radiation environments
  • Will require occasional climbing ladders, moderate lifting, working in the vicinity of operating machinery, exposure to noise, and the willingness to wear proper PPE
  • Will be required to become a qualified Radiation Worker
  • May be required to occasionally work off-hours, nights and/or weekends to support mission critical projects
Other Information:
  • Occasional domestic and/or international travel
  • Selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on the depth and breadth of relevant engineering knowledge, skills, and experience