What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Engineering Lead position at LBL?
Berkeley Lab seeks one or more Technical Engineering Lead(s) to oversee large-scale Department of Energy (DOE) projects. The primary focus of these roles is on upgrade projects for the Advanced Light Source (ALS), a prominent National User Facility. LBNL also leads or supports a variety of other significant scientific projects through the Engineering Division's matrixed structure. This is a unique chance to work with advanced technologies and to contribute to enabling world-class research. Come join us and be part of this groundbreaking journey!
The ideal candidate will have a track record of leading engineering development, fabrication, or project teams and interfacing with multiple stakeholders and contributors. The role will require the ability to manage scientific and technical requirements and sound engineering judgment.
The immediate need for this position is focused on the Removal and Installation (R&I) effort for the $590M Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) project but alternative assignments are available depending on the background and experience of the candidates. Removal and Installation is one of the major systems within the ALS-U project. The successful candidate is expected to have a high-level understanding of the various subsystems and their requirements to interface effectively with the technical leads and engineers from the various subsystems groups. The R&I team needs to integrate individual subassemblies into the facility and develop detailed plans for technical integration and testing without beam. We are seeking to augment our team with a strong engineer. Therefore, your responsibilities will take into account your background, specific technical expertise and your interest. Example responsibilities include planning for shutdown activities with the technical team, translating scientific requirements into engineering solutions for the installation, developing and executing integrated testing of the equipment, and technical management functions.
This position provides a unique opportunity for a technical manager to work with cutting edge technology and to contribute to enabling world-class research. The role demands a seasoned leader with experience in accelerators and scientific equipment, adept at managing project phases and risks, and capable of leading engineering teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
What You Will Do :
Leadership and organization
- Lead the R&I team to successfully complete all of its scope for the ALS-U project. This includes line management for a small to medium engineering team, collaborating with mechanical and electrical system leads and integrating with all project stakeholders through the planning and execution of all R&I activities.
- Recruit, organize, and manage staff, as well as manage construction space, equipment, and facilities.
- Facilitate communication between engineering, scientists, manufacturing, and quality teams as well as external contractors. Interface with technical teams and subject matter experts.
Engineering Leadership
Project management, planning and execution
System Integration
QA and Compliance
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Salary : $139,752 - $235,848
