The Engineering Division of Berkeley Lab is seeking Senior Electronics Engineering Associate to independently oversee technical and construction support for the ALS-U. Responsibilities include documentation, procurement, installation instructions, oversight of ALS-U electronic and electrical systems testing, and coordinating with subsystem leads to ensure NEC-compliant cabling and AC distribution hardware design.
The ALS ( https://www.als.lbl.gov ) is a world-class accelerator-based user facility that provides high intensity high energy photon beams for science. A 200-meter circumference electron accelerator generates photon packets that feed the more than 40 independent beamlines where more than 2000 scientists per year perform their experiments. The ALS has recently started a major accelerator upgrade project to rejuvenate the facility for many years to come.
What You Will Do

• Collaborate on specifying electrical infrastructure, including AC loads and delivery methods to racks and components, and control cabling/wireway methods, adhering to NEC and LBNL standards.
• Specify, research, and procure electrical and electronics equipment, ensuring compliance with NEC, NRTL, and seismic regulations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for accelerator electrical and electronic systems, including design proposals, specifications, installation instructions, and schematics for ALS-U, following ALS-U, LBNL, and industry standards, using approved CAD tools and procedures.
• Create and update electrical drawings per ALS-U/ALS guidelines in Windchill.
• Develop installation and work instructions based on design/subsystem input.
• Provide guidance to electricians/EM/EI during installation and supervise under managerial direction.
• Coordinate, specify, and procure hardware for ALS and ALS-U projects, applying judgment within defined procedures, reviewing design prints, establishing inspection criteria, and selecting materials conforming to LBNL's UL listing requirements.
• Offer technical input applying standard principles, theories, and concepts in new method and concept development.
• Maintain communication with project personnel, including logbooks and online document repositories, and contribute to meetings.
• Supervise exempt and non-exempt personnel activities in project coordination.

Additional Responsibilities As Needed

• Support ALS and non- ALS projects at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL).

What Is RequiredSenior Electronics Engineering Associate (Level 2):

• Bachelor’s Degree in functional specialty closely aligned with relevant programs and extensive related professional technical experience preferred or related professional technical experience.
• Solid foundation in CAD design techniques, design rules and specifications; AutoCAD or OrCAD experience.
• Proficient in executing and managing technical projects from start to finish using project management principles.
• Strong electronics circuit and system design, testing, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communicator adept at collaborating with scientists and engineers to define and achieve goals.
• Skilled in MS Word, Excel, Project, Google Workspace, and Zoom.
• Exceptional organizational and record-keeping capabilities.
• Knowledgeable in electrical safety principles, NFPA-70, NFPA-70E, and the National Electric Code.

Principal Electronics Engineering Associate (Level 3), in addition to Level 2:

• Bachelor’s Degree in functional specialty closely aligned with relevant program and minimum of 6-8 years related professional technical experience.
• Experience with accelerator and beamline electronic systems, or equivalent industrial experience. Solid foundation in CAD design techniques, design rules and specifications; AutoCAD or OrCAD experience.
• Advanced background in electronics circuit and system design, testing, and troubleshooting abilities.

Desired Qualifications

• AA degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or related field, with 5 years equivalent experience; knowledge equivalent to BS degree.
• Experience with accelerator and beamline electronic systems, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience with the installation and/or operation of the following types of systems:
• Electrical power distribution.
• Low conductivity and cooled water monitoring systems.
• Database management tools.
• Application of advanced sophisticated technological skills, scientific principles and mathematics.
• Electronic equipment and electronics enclosures.
• Large electro and/or permanent magnets.
• High current and/or high voltage DC power supplies.
• Working knowledge of various Industrial Controls Systems (e.g., PLC, SCADA, DCS).
• Personnel safety and equipment interlocks.
• Knowledge of networking hardware and protocols.
• Relevant technical certification.

SalaryLevel 2The expected pay for this position is $108,780.00 to $132,960.00 annually, which fits into the full salary range of $96,684.00 to $163,188.0 annually for this position. Final salary amounts depend upon the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.
Level 3The expected pay for this position is $131,808.00 to $161,112.00 annually, which fits into the full salary range of $117,180.00 to $197,748.00 annually for this position. Final salary amounts depend upon the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.
Notes

• This is a full-time 2-year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• This position may be 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.
• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

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