Associate Staff Electrical Engineer, Power Supply Systems

Upton, New York

Employer: Brookhaven National Laboratory
Industry: Engineer - Electrical
Salary: $78700 - $110400 per year
Job type: Full-Time
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) was recently chosen as the building site for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a one-of-a-kind nuclear physics research facility. The EIC will be a discovery machine for unlocking the secrets of the "glue" that binds the building blocks of visible matter in the universe. The machine design is based on the existing and highly optimized RHIC Ion-Ion collider. It will consist of two intersecting accelerators, one producing an intense beam of electrons, the other a beam of protons or heavier atomic nuclei which are steered into collisions. Beyond sparking scientific discoveries in a new frontier of fundamental physics, the Electron-Ion Collider will trigger technological breakthroughs that have broad-ranging impact on human health and national challenges.

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Power Supply Systems group. In this role, you will work with team members and learn to develop, design, procure, test, and install magnet power supplies and devices for the EIC. These power supply systems control the path of the beams for the EIC accelerator systems. You will also assist in developing specifications and plans, making scope adjustments and documenting. We seek candidates who enjoy working in a collaborative, team environment.

Join the BNL EIC team and be part of building the next discovery machine for science!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work with the Power Supply Systems staff, accelerator physicists, and EIC system managers and engineers to develop, define, and document detailed requirements and specifications for magnet power supply systems.
  • Collaborate with other engineers and technicians to deliver EIC power supply systems and components. Participate in various project phases including, initial concept, engineering analysis, detailed design, integration, fabrication procurement assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning.
  • Work as part of a team in all magnet power supply system projects.
  • Ensure that magnet power supply systems and components have well defined specifications for support systems: electrical power, water cooling, HVAC, compressed air, and controls, and that these are communicated with the responsible support groups.
  • Maintain an environment conducive to openness, collaboration, and respect for all.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
  • Experience on creative engineering projects
  • Familiarity with electronic test equipment including function generators, oscilloscopes, and multimeters
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate/interact with other engineering and scientific staff for assignment, and guidance. Support contractors, vendors, project management and procurement professionals
  • Experience organizing and presenting technical status reports, utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
  • General knowledge of rectifiers, linear, and switch mode power supplies
  • Knowledge of feedback control
  • Good understanding of analog and digital electronic technologies
  • Good electrical system testing and trouble-shooting skills
  • Experience with technical software: PSpice, PSIM, MicroCap or other circuit analysis tools, Matlab, MathCad

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements
  • Will be required to climb ladders for equipment installation and inspection
  • Will be required to become a qualified Radiation Worker
  • May be required to occasionally work off-hours, nights and/or weekends to support mission critical projects

OTHER INFORMATION:
  • Valid drivers' license is required
  • Some travel may be required

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $78700 - $110400 /year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
Created: 2024-04-25
Reference: JR101116
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Upton

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