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Organizational Overview
The mission of the Collider-Accelerator Department (C-AD) is to operate, maintain, improve, and upgrade the suite of electron, proton, and heavy ion accelerators used to carry out a program of accelerator-based experiments at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). To support this program, the C-AD must design, fabricate, assemble, test, install, and operate unique research equipment to generate, transport, transfer, accelerate, focus, track, collide, and absorb high-intensity particle beams up to energies of 250 GeV. This includes a combination of custom-designed and built parts and vendor-produced components developed by a collaboration of the C-AD scientific, engineering, and technical staff. The C-AD supports an international user community of over 1,500 scientists. The C-AD performs all these functions in an environmentally responsible and safe manner, under a rigorous conduct of operations approach.
Position Description
The Collider-Accelerator Department has an opening for an Electrical/Computer Engineer in the Cryogenic Instrumentation and Controls Group to design, develop, integrate, commission and support the operation of cryogenic systems in the existing RHIC accelerator complex and the future electron-ion collider (EIC). You will assist and contribute to the development and support of a wide range of cryogenic instrumentation & control systems and associated electrical equipment. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary personnel, including accelerator physicists, operators, technicians and other engineers. Developments will include PLC programming, operator interface screens, control panel layouts, wiring drawings and system documentation. This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Contribute to the design, development and procurement of electrical components and control systems as required to support the cryogenic systems
Generate wiring and schematic diagrams
Contribute to the design and development of cable tray layouts and related facility equipment
Collaborate with facilities personnel and other staff to ensure that designs and installations conform to the required facility needs
Follow BNL safety standards and national safety and equipment codes
Prepare and present design review presentations for technical staff
Embrace and enrich the BNL culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and work as a member of a diverse team to complete assignments
Collaborate with technical staff during the design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, installation, testing and support of equipment and systems
Assist with writing work planning procedures, hazard analyses, safety reviews
Occasional domestic and international travel may be required
Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology
Maintain a sound knowledge of current principles and practices in the electrical engineering field
Working knowledge of electronic test equipment
Clear and concise written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Proficient with MS Office
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of electrical standards and OSHA requirements (NFPA70, UL504, etc.)
Familiarity with P&ID instrumentation diagrams
Familiarity with Motor Control Center wiring diagrams and power distribution techniques
Familiarity with multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and OpenVMS
PLC programming & HMI (SCADA) development experience
Knowledge of PLC platforms such as Schneider, Allen Bradley, and Siemens
Familiarity with industrial network architectures and communication protocols including ModbusTCP and Ethernet/IP
Working knowledge of programming languages (e.g. C++, Java, Python) and SQL database administration
Knowledge of analog & digital circuit board design techniques
Project development and project management skills
Familiarity with MS Project
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
May be required to climb ladders
May be required to work in Oxygen Deficiency Hazard area
May be required to work in High Noise environment
May be required to work in a strong magnetic field area up to 500 Gauss
Will be required to become a qualified Radiation Worker and may be required to work in radiation areas
May be required to occasionally work off-hours, nights or weekends to support mission critical projects
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs
Must be able to work at heights of up to (5) feet
OTHER INFORMATION: (add if applicable)
Must have valid driver's license
Appointment level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:
Brookhaven Science Associates requires proof of a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. Proof of full vaccination as recognized by the CDC and/or WHO, inclusive of the two-week waiting period, is required at the start of your employment.
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multipurpose research institution funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Located on the center of Long Island, New York, Brookhaven Lab brings world-class facilities and expertise to the most exciting and important questions in basic and applied science—from the birth of our universe to the sustainable energy technology of tomorrow. We operate cutting-edge large-scale facilities for studies in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, applied science, and a wide range of advanced technologies. The Laboratory's almost 3,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff are joined each year by more than 4,000 visiting researchers from around the world. Our award-winning history, including seven Nobel Prizes, stretches back to 1947, and we continue to unravel mysteries from the nanoscale to the cosmic scale, and everything in between. Brookhaven is operated and managed by Brookhaven Science Associates, which was founded by the Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University, and Battelle, a nonprofit applied science and technology organization.
