Join Our Innovative Team as a Technical Project Leader!
Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Mechanical Engineering Technical Supervisor to support our Engineering Division's cutting-edge scientific programs. In this hands-on role, you will be at the forefront of exciting engineering projects, utilizing your expertise in fabrication, assembly, installation, and manufacturing operations.
What You Will Do:
Lead with Purpose: Provide daily leadership and technical guidance to our talented team of mechanical technicians and associates in a union environment, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Shape the Future: Participate in key personnel actions, including hiring, training, performance management, and employee development, ensuring our team thrives and grows.
Drive Success: Direct activities, equipment, and staff assignments to meet project funding and schedule objectives, ensuring we deliver the highest quality results.
Champion Quality and Safety: Uphold LBL's quality, technical, environmental, and safety standards, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.
Be a Technical Resource: Provide mechanical and technical guidance to scientists and engineers on design, materials, manufacturing techniques, assembly, installation, and testing.
Transform Ideas into Action: Translate project objectives into clear technical work instructions and assignments for your team.
Manage Projects Effectively: Provide accurate estimates for cost, staffing, and schedules, while efficiently managing resources to meet project goals.
Empower Your Team: Train staff on equipment and procedures, ensuring technical continuity and safety training for all team members.
Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work alongside diverse teams across all LBL scientific divisions on exciting engineering projects.
Engage with Leadership: Actively participate in the Mechanical Engineering Department's management team, contributing to strategic decision-making.
Communicate Effectively: Provide clear and concise oral and written reports on project status to stakeholders at all levels.
What is Required:
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a technical environment, with a strong understanding of both union and non-union dynamics.
Proven experience in the installation and commissioning of precision scientific, mechanical, hydraulic, vacuum, and electrical systems.
Advanced knowledge in key areas, including:
Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) systems (RGA's, vacuum pumping, bakeout techniques)
Cryogenic systems
Electromagnet handling and construction
Welding, machining, and mechanical assembly processes
3D CAD design and drafting, with the ability to create detailed engineering drawings
Project management skills to effectively control scope, cost, and schedule
Familiarity with metrology, inspection, quality control, and manufacturing test methods.
Experience with material handling equipment and techniques.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe work practices in machine shop and research laboratory environments.
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with researchers, engineers, designers, and machinists, providing exceptional customer service.
Ability to lead and safely direct small teams of technical personnel.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a knack for clear documentation.
Salary:
The expected salary for this position is $116,000.00 - $142,000.00, which fits into the full salary of $103,560.00 - $174,756.00 annually depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.
Notes:
Please apply no later than January 15th for full consideration.
Phone interviews will be conducted January 20th- January 31st.
Onsite interviews and Lab tours will be conducted February 3rd - February 14th.
This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
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Berkeley Lab is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
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