What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Supply Engineer position at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory?
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Engineering Division has an opening for a Power Supply Engineer to join the team.
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
This position is responsible for overseeing the full system lifecycle of the Power Conversion systems for electro-magnets, whether pulsed or continuous duty and range from tens of Watts to roughly 0.5 MW average. This role will contribute to or lead design work, collaborate with other system engineers and scientists within the ALS, ALS-U (upgrade project), other divisions, DOE labs, and the international accelerator community and may direct the efforts of engineers, associate engineers and technicians. This position is in the Engineering Division and is matrixed to the Advanced Light Source Upgrade project (ALS-U), a project that will install two new synchrotron rings and transfer lines and will report to the ALS Electrical Engineering and Controls Lead at ALS.
What You Will Do :
- Determine methods and procedures on assignments and system developments for ALS and / or ALS-U.
- Determine the scope and develop the plan.
- Conduct Systems Analysis and develop the Requirements.
- Create the System Design.
- Integrate and Test prototypes.
- Direct the production and installation of power conversion equipment.
- Support Operations and Maintenance of the system.
- Network with key contacts outside their own area of expertise to develop and maintain collaboration across diverse technical fields (accelerator physics, magnet design, controls, facilities engineering) to develop specifications for high stability power supplies.
- Design highly stable and reliable unipolar and bipolar power supplies.
- Develop circuit models to simulate power supply performance.
- Lead the complex design and maintain power supply test stands, and develop test procedures including tuning of PID control loops.
- Analyze power supply reliability and develop maintenance procedures based on MTBF for power electronics and associated hardware.
- As the Technical Lead, use professional concepts to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways while working with technicians under minimal supervision to test power supplies for stability, reliability, and efficiency.
- Supervise direct technical staff on assignments.
- Present at design reviews for the ALS, ALS-U and other projects.
- Present periodic progress / status reports on the power supply effort.
- Support and troubleshoot power electronics and power conversion circuits working with the Electronics Maintenance Technicians to diagnose and repair errant equipment.
- Provide and maintain documentation of power electronics equipment.
- Oversee cost and schedule estimates for power electronics projects.
- Occasional foreign and domestic travel to attend reviews, visit vendors and attend conferences and workshops may be required.
Additional Responsibilities as needed :
What is Required :
Power Supply Engineer (Level 3) Specific Responsibilities :
Power Supply Engineer (Level 4) Specific Responsibilities, in addition to the responsibilities of the level 3 :
Desired Qualifications :
If hired at level 3 :
The full salary range of this position is between $9,575-$16,155 monthly and is expected to pay between a targeted range of $10,771-$13,165 monthly depending upon the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.
If hired at level 4 :
The full salary range of this position is between $11,448-$19,320 monthly and is expected to pay between a targeted range of $12,880-$15,742 monthly depending upon the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.
Notes :
Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) 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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Salary : $9,575 - $16,155
