What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Engineer FRIB/NSCL-Continuing position at Michigan State University?
Staff Engineer FRIB / NSCL-Continuing
Job no : 893351
Work type : Faculty / Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College : Facility For Rare Isotope Beams
Department :
Sub Area : FAS- Fac. / Acad Staff
Salary : Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location : East Lansing
Categories : Engineers / Architects, Research / Scientific, Continuing System Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Working / Functional Title
Chief Electrical Engineer
Position Summary
Michigan State University operates FRIB as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics.
As one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities, FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. FRIB hosts what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, enabling scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry.
User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. MSU's nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.S. News & World Report.
This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.
Major Position Responsibilities
- Provide electrical integration between the three hardware divisions of FRIB - Accelerator Systems, Experimental Systems and Conventional Facilities
- Provide planning for design, installation operation and modification of major electrical systems
- Chair the Electrical Safety Committee and serve as Authority Having Jurisdiction
- Review designs and monitor the installation of electrical systems throughout the Laboratory
- Review and inspect custom electronic and electrical systems
- Communicate openly and effectively with technical groups throughout the Laboratory
- Maintain and implement the Electrical Safety Program and Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) Program
- Review LOTO procedures and assist in LOTO training
- Analyze all levels of total electrical system product to include : concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
- Serve as the Area Coordinator for electrical rooms
- Supervisory responsibilities for several mid-level engineers
- Play a leadership role in the Engineering team, occasionally acting as Chief Engineer in their absence
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Masters -Electrical Engineering
Minimum Requirements
Required
Desired Qualifications
Desired
Required Application Materials
Special Instructions
Review of Applications Begins On
09 / 07 / 2023
Website
www.frib.msu.edu
MSU Statement
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Advertised : Aug 31, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close : Aug 31, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time