What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electronic Design Technician (Onsite) position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory?
Requisition Id 14789
Overview:
Join a world-class team developing advanced motion control and electronics systems for cutting-edge neutron scattering instruments. We’re seeking a Senior Electronics Designer to help design, build, and maintain complex beamline electrical systems—including motion control, sample environment electronics, and control interfaces—at the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Spallation Neutron Source (SNS).
This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for a highly skilled technician looking to deepen their expertise in motion control design and work at the forefront of scientific instrumentation. You’ll collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and other technical staff across multiple domains.
This position resides in the DAQ Hardware Group in the Neutron Instrument Technologies Section, Neutron Technologies Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.
Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
Overview:
Join a world-class team developing advanced motion control and electronics systems for cutting-edge neutron scattering instruments. We’re seeking a Senior Electronics Designer to help design, build, and maintain complex beamline electrical systems—including motion control, sample environment electronics, and control interfaces—at the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Spallation Neutron Source (SNS).
This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for a highly skilled technician looking to deepen their expertise in motion control design and work at the forefront of scientific instrumentation. You’ll collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and other technical staff across multiple domains.
This position resides in the DAQ Hardware Group in the Neutron Instrument Technologies Section, Neutron Technologies Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and troubleshoot motion control systems and mentor team members in advanced electronics diagnostics.
- Lead the design and documentation of electrical assemblies, including chassis layout, wiring diagrams, and light mechanical fabrications.
- Provide expert-level oversight during fabrication and installation of instrument control systems.
- Manage procurement, inventory, and quality control of critical electrical assemblies and components.
- Lead design and testing of prototype systems and platforms.
- Support instrument maintenance, upgrades, and new installations.
- Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards (work control, preventative maintenance, etc.).
- Provide technical support for Data Acquisition and Control systems, with opportunities to contribute to continuous system improvements.
- Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
- AS degree in electronics or related field, plus 7 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Strong hands-on experience in motion control systems and electronic troubleshooting.
- Proficient in reading/interpreting schematics, technical documents, and manufacturer datasheets.
- Skilled in using test equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.
- Comfortable with basic mechanical tasks and tools.
- Familiar with Windows OS and Microsoft Office tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience designing layouts, schematics, and electrical documentation.
- Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Creo, or SolidWorks).
- Familiarity with common motion control and PLC hardware (e.g., Galil, Parker, Allen-Bradley).
- Prior experience in national labs, research facilities, or other scientific/industrial settings.
- Exposure to data acquisition systems, automation platforms, or beamline technologies.
- Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.
- Occasionally provide support outside of normal hours to meet the 24/7 operational needs of HFIR and SNS. This position operates during typical daytime office hours, but some off-hours and weekend support is required to support the 24/7 operational needs of the HFIR and SNS.
We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.
Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
