Electrical Engineer II/Electrical Engineer I (P7/P9)
Brookhaven National Laboratory
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Posted: 02-Apr-23
Location: Upton, New York
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 6869_en-us
The High Voltage Power Supply engineer will work with other electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, scientific staff, controls engineers, designers, and technicians developing, designing, procuring, testing, and installing pulsed power supplies and devices for the EIC. These systems provide fast beam injection and extraction for the EIC Rapid Cycling Synchrotron, Electron Storage Ring, and Hadron Ring, serving both operational and key machine protection functions. We seek an individual with a background in high voltage pulsed power and power electronics to assist in the development of these high voltage, high current pulsed power systems.
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:
Work with the Power Supply Systems Group Leader, accelerator physicists, and EIC system managers and engineers to help develop, define, and document detailed requirements and specifications for pulsed power systems
Be part of the team that will provide the pulsed power systems for the EIC project and deliver EIC pulsed power systems and components from initial concept through all phases of the project:
engineering analysis
detailed electrical, electronic, and mechanical design
electrical system design and controls integration
detailed fabrication specifications and drawings
design and safety reviews
purchase documentation, vendor oversight
assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning
Provide status reports on these projects through to completion
Help to ensure that pulsed power systems and components have well defined specifications for support systems: electrical power, water cooling, HVAC, compressed air, and controls. Ensure timely communication with the responsible support groups
Support project interface management with other accelerator systems to resolve technical conflicts for beamline position, support building space, cable tray space, and other infrastructure systems
Ensure that work is planned and executed in accordance with BNL and EIC ES&H policy and procedures
Maintain an environment conducive to openness, collaboration, and respect for all
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
BS in Engineering, Physics or related discipline
At least seven (7) years of relevant technical experience that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of high voltage pulsed power supplies, power electronics, and high voltage pulsed power devices and systems. Including in experience base, five (5) years of experience on creative engineering projects, collaborating with a team to develop and build unique equipment
Experience with particle accelerator systems and components working with scientists, engineers, and technicians to develop, design, build, and commission similar systems
Experience with pulse forming networks, high voltage / high current modulators including solid state and vacuum tube switching devices
Experience with lumped element magnetic kickers and stripline kickers
Ability to work independently and collaborate/interact with and report to senior management and scientific staff for assignments, guidance, and support
Demonstrated ability to positively interact and support contractors, vendors, and procurement professionals
Excellent written and oral skills and proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project),
Demonstrated experience organizing and presenting technical review and status reports
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Master's degree in Engineering or Physics
Knowledge of accelerator physics and beam accelerator component interactions
Knowledge of accelerator power supply systems including precision DC high current/voltage power supplies, ramping and fast pulsed high current/high voltage power supplies, multi-phase diode and SCR rectifiers, linear, switching, and resonant convertors, high voltage pulsed vacuum tubes, and feedback control
Demonstrated experience with high frequency / RF instrumentation
Good understanding of analog and digital technologies
Good electrical system testing and trouble-shooting skills
Experience with technical software: PSpice or other circuit analysis tools, Matlab, MathCad, CST Studio (3D EM modelling)
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
Will be required to climb ladders to varied heights
May 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:
Some travel may be required
Selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on the depth and breadth of relevant engineering knowledge, skills, and experience.
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 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.
