Electrical Engineer Upton, NY

Electrical Engineer

Job ID 3783 Date posted 05/19/2023

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www. bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country. Our organization fully supports service members transitioning from active duty to civilian life and pledge's our commitment to actively hire veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military personnel who have been formally trained or have relevant experience obtained while in service may meet educational requirements and are encouraged to apply for job opportunities at BSA.

Organizational Overview The Superconducting Magnet Division (SMD) designs, builds, and tests superconducting magnets for use in particle accelerators world-wide and will be a key contributing partner to the EIC. The SMD also builds magnets for various other applications (e.g., Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage) and provides magnetic measurement services lab-wide.

Position Description

The Superconducting Magnet Division (SMD) is looking to hire an Electrical Engineer with a strong background in power electronics and controls to design and upgrade test facilities for superconducting accelerator magnets. The candidate will work on design and construction of subsystems like cryogenic controls, high current power supply controls and data acquisition systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Project engineering:

Execute detail design.

Generate engineering drawings and specifications.

Prepare presentation for design review.

Build and evaluate prototype(s) and estimate cost and schedule parameters for all Projects.

Evaluate vendors and manage component procurements within project scope.

Upgrade and maintain existing electrical systems, like power supplies, control systems and test instruments.

Write software for instrumentation, controls, and data acquisition systems.

Project management and leadership.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

BS Electrical Engineering with focus on industrial electronics and instrumentation. Minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible related work experience which demonstrates advanced capabilities and use of sophisticated engineering approaches.

Comprehensive understanding of pulse power and high current source rectifiers.

Strong background in applying safety principles in a setting that includes severe electrical hazards.

Comprehensive understanding of AC and DC medium voltage power circuits.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Strong organizational skills.

Experience with LABVIEW and PLC based feedback control loops

Experience with industrial process control systems, instrumentation, and system integration

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience with circuit simulation, finite element electromagnetic analysis and design packages like COMSOL, AutoCAD or Solid Work.

MS degree highly preferred.

Knowledge of high-power magnet power supplies and pulsed power systems used in accelerators.

Protection of superconducting accelerator magnets.

Familiarity of High Temperature Superconductors and their application as accelerator magnet coils.

Experience with analog and digital circuit design including FPGA.

Familiar with design and programming of motion control systems with servo and stepper motors.

Ability to work with a diverse set of scientists, engineers and technical staff with varying skill levels and backgrounds.

Formal training in Project Management, PMP, EVMS knowledge.

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave)

Lab-funded Retirement Plan

401(k) Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs

Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)

Brookhaven Science Associates requires proof of a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. Proof of full vaccination as recognized by the CDC and/or WHO is required at the start of your employment.

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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