Equipment Protection Engineer
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Equipment Protection Engineer Job ID JR101762 Date posted 04/04/2025 The National Synchrotron Light Source is a state-of-the-art, medium-energy (3 GeV) electron storage ring that produces x-rays up to 10,000 times brighter than the NSLS. The mission of the National Synchrotron Light Source is to provide extremely bright x-rays for basic and applied research in biology and medicine, materials and chemical sciences, geosciences and environmental sciences, and nanoscience. To support this program, the NSLS-II must design, fabricate, assemble, test, install, and operate unique research equipment to generate, transport, transfer, accelerate and focus electron and X-ray beams. This includes a combination of custom designed and built parts and vendor produced components developed by a collaboration of the NSLS-II scientific, engineering, and technical staff. As many of these instruments are of high value, a Beamline Equipment Protection System (EPS) is implemented to protect these with controls interlocks to ensure robust operations. The NSLS-II supports an international user community of over 2,200 researchers from 400 universities. The NSLS-II performs all these functions in an environmentally responsible and safe manner, under a rigorous conduct of operations approach. Position Description NSLS-II Data Science and System Integration Engineering and Equipment Group has an opening for Equipment Protection Engineer. Reporting to the Engineering and Equipment group leader, the candidate will be responsible for performing development, maintenance, upgrade, and testing of PLC-based and other equipment projection interlock controls. This position will require close interaction with technicians, engineers, and scientific staff. The Engineer will be responsible for gathering and delivering on functional and technical requirements, from sensors and actuators to wiring, logic, and programming. Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate are committed to your success. We offer a supportive work environment and the resources necessary for you to succeed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the salary range for this position is $129,000.00 - $175,000.00 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group. Brookhaven employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Brookhaven Science Associates 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 based on 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. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance the employment of minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor Apply Now |