Electronics Engineering Technologist (Fabrication & Installation)

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) Engineering Division has an opening for an Electronics Engineering Technologist (Fabrication & Installation) to join the team.

In this exciting role, you will perform complex technical support in the field of electronics fabrication and installation in an accelerator environment. You will layout, fabricate and install a broad variety of general electronics hardware, including chassis fabrication, wiring, cabling, printed circuit board loading and equipment installation. The Electronics Engineering Technologist (Fabrication & Installation) will perform measurements and calculations necessary to achieve desired results. This position will be assigned to an Engineering Installation & Fabrication Shop.

What You Will Do:

• Fabricate and/or install complex electronics hardware including chassis, instruments, printed circuit boards, cables, wiring harnesses, equipment racks and consoles, and control and instrumentation cross-connect/interconnect cabling systems.
• Operate hand, power and machine tools of the trade.
• Read and interpret schematics, sketches, parts lists, and component layout diagrams.
• Follow generalized written or verbal instructions. Select appropriate components, packaging enclosures and manufacturing techniques and procedures. Implement appropriate codes and standards associated with the trade.
• Interact with engineers, designers and electronics coordinators on matters relating to finished product design, technical performance and documentation criteria. Provide input to cost estimates and production/installation scheduling.

Level 2

• Fabricate and/or install complex electronics hardware including chassis, instruments, printed circuit boards, cables, wiring harnesses, equipment racks and consoles, and control and instrumentation cross-connect / interconnect cabling systems.
• Operate hand, power and machine tools of the trade.
• Read and interpret schematics, sketches, parts lists, and component layout diagrams.
• Follow generalized written or verbal instructions. Select appropriate components, packaging enclosures and manufacturing techniques and procedures. Implement appropriate codes and standards associated with the trade.
• Interact with engineers, designers and electronics coordinators on matters relating to finished product design, technical performance and documentation criteria. Provide input to cost estimates and production/installation scheduling.

Level 3

• Provide broad and general program/project directions to fabricate complex and highly specialized electronics apparatus that require advanced technical knowledge and expertise in manufacturing methods, tooling and equipment usage, circuit analysis, non-standard packaging, enclosures, as well as component and material selection.
• Install accelerator oriented large control, instrumentation and communication systems, which require thorough understanding and application of accelerator system integration principles.
• In collaboration with engineers, designers, and electronics coordinators, design and develop complex printed prototype models for production which emphasize ease/cost of manufacturing, access for maintenance and calibration, and cost/technical performance optimization.
• Lead a technical support team and oversee users of a technical support facility. Give instructions on scope and objectives of assigned work. Evaluate quantity, quality, and job progress as required. Participate in personnel actions as required. Train and assist users of equipment on operation and safety.

Additional Responsibilities as needed:

• Provide on-the-job training to lower level or less experienced staff on matters relating to design layout, fabrication and installation techniques and procedures, and quality and workmanship codes and standards.

What is Required:

Level 2

• Minimum of 2-4 years of related work experience in fabricating and installing the full spectrum of general electronics hardware and systems.
• Technical understanding of electronics fabrication and installation techniques, procedures, codes and quality standards.
• Ability to successfully accomplish assignments under only general guidance and limited supervision.
• Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate hand power and machine tools of the trade.
• Ability to perform design layouts requiring general measurements and calculations.
• Ability to read and correctly interpret schematics, sketches, parts lists, and component layout diagrams.
• Color vision sufficient to discern wiring and component color codes, and safety related colored signs, lamps and warning devices.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work from heights and confined spaces, and lift 23 kg (50 lbs.).

Level 3

• Minimum of 4-6 years of related work experience in fabricating and installing the full spectrum of general electronics hardware and systems.
• Advanced technical understanding of electronics fabrication and installation techniques, procedures, codes and quality standards.
• Ability to successfully accomplish assignments independently with supervision limited to instructions regarding job scope and time/cost guidelines.
• Ability to lead and train a technical support team.
• Advanced knowledge of and ability to use appropriate hand, power and machine tools of the trade.
• Ability to perform design layouts requiring complex arithmetic calculations including trigonometry.
• Ability to generate assembly sequence instructions, drawings, parts and material lists, component layout diagrams and other specialized fabrication documentation associated with prototype development.
• Color vision sufficient to discern writing and component color codes, and safety related colored signs, lamps and warning devices.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work from heights and confined spaces, and lift 23kg (50 lbs.).

Desired Qualifications:

• High school/trade school courses in tool usage, soldering, blueprint/schematic reading, and general AC and DC circuit theory.
• General electronics drafting and design-documentation skills.
• General personal computer application skills with spreadsheets database and word processors.

Salary:

Level 2

This position is expected to pay $36.17 - $39.84, which fits within the full salary range of $32.51 - $47.15 for the 702.2 - Electronics Egr TechnologistII position. Salary for this position will commensurate with the final candidate's qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group.

Level 3

This position is expected to pay $43.97 - $48.41, which fits within the full salary range of $39.52 - $57.30 for the 702.3 - Electronics Egr TechnologistIII position. Salary for this position will commensurate with the final candidate's qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group.

Notes:

• This is a full-time career appointment, non-exempt (hourly paid).
• This position will be hired at a level commensurate with the business needs and the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.
• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
• Salary will be determined based on range by collective bargaining agreement.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

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