SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s SPEAR3 is one of the four US third generation light sources – electron storage rings dedicated to producing brilliant X-ray beams. SPEAR3 serves Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a national user facility with the longest history of utilizing synchrotron radiation x-rays for multi-disciplinary experiments studying many of the most pressing scientific issues facing humanity including those in medicine, biology, energy, and the environment. SSRL supports over 1500 research scientists annually.

Members of our SSRL Accelerator Team are responsible for operating and improving electron accelerators that produce high brightness x-rays for SSRL. The accelerator complex consists of an RF electron gun, 120-MeV linear accelerator, a 10-Hz cycling booster synchrotron to accelerate electrons from 120 MeV to 3 GeV, and the main SPEAR3 storage ring that emits x-ray synchrotron radiation from bend magnets, wigglers and undulators. The accelerator team has expertise in instrumentation, fast feedback systems, real-time software applications, systems analysis, and accelerator beam dynamics. The group conducts regular testing of system components with live beam to demonstrate new concepts and collaborates with other groups at SLAC for development, prototype implementation, system deployment and systems analysis.

We are seeking an Engineering Associate with a background in electronic/electrical engineering to join our Diagnostics and Instrumentation Group. Members of this team are responsible for supporting electronic systems associated with the SSRL accelerators. The successful candidate must have a strong desire to work and learn in a complex and dynamic technical environment and provide electronic support to scientific and research programs related to area of accelerator sub-systems. These include timing distribution, feedback systems, cameras, beam position monitors, radio frequency systems, motor controls, vacuum and magnet interlocks, temperature monitors, machine protection and other beam instrumentation components. This position will include extensive on-the-job training and frequent interaction with staff engineers, accelerator operators, staff scientists and senior management.

SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park; CA. Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site, hybrid, and remote work options.

Your Specific Responsibilities Include
 

• Assist SSRL staff to develop, install, commission, test and maintain electronic devices for the SPEAR3 accelerator complex using applicable test equipment.
• Develop and maintain documentation, test plans and records for procedures, materials, and tools necessary for accelerator performance.
• Coordinate the purchase of tools and equipment necessary to maintain accelerator operations.
• Interact with staff engineers, accelerator operators, staff scientists, senior management, and other members of SLAC technical staff.
• May assist with routine printed circuit board layout and assembly and/or routine programming tasks.
• Other duties may also be assigned.
   

To Be Successful In This Position You Will Bring
 

• Associate degree or certificate of completion in electronic/electrical engineering or three years of equivalent work experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of electronic engineering principles.
• Ability to test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify moderately complex electronic systems.
• Ability to review drawings, schematics, material lists, requisitions, job orders, engineering change requests and other documents associated with development, fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing of electronic equipment.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Good communication skills and ability to clearly document scientific/engineering research projects.
   

In Addition, Preferred Requirements Include
 

• Routine PCB/chassis design and/or fabrication.
• Familiarity with computer software to control hardware and acquire data.
   

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. May work extended hours during peak business cycles.
   

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 1
• Duration: Regular Continuing
• Grade: J Job Code: 4991
   

The expected pay range for this position is $79,000 to $121,000 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.

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