University of Rochester
LaboratoryEngineerII
“Laboratory Engineer II at University of Rochester. Skills: development and operation of advanced nuclear diagnostic instrumentation, project management, scheduling, conflict management. Provides engineering services in support of engineering and physical science research activities.. Performs professional engineering work involving the solution of engineering problems and/or the design of specialized equipment and instrument systems.”
What You'll Achieve.
enable LLE’s long-term scientific mission; support the operation and maintenance of the existing scientific instrumentation
Industry & Context.
solution of engineering problems; predict results from theoretical knowledge
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., DOE Q-Cleared or ability to obtain Q clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience required, Or equivalent combination of education and experience, mechanical aptitude, Ability to work in a cleanroom environment, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., High degree of manual dexterity, interpersonal skills working in a team-based environment, Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn additional software as needed, Ability to qualify as a NYS Radiological Worker (certification provided at LLE), technical background, with experience working with optical, electrical, and/or mechanical systems including vacuum and pressurized gas systems, DOE Q-Cleared or ability to obtain Q clearance, Proficiency reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics, Technical writing experience, Familiarity with nuclear spectroscopy equipment (e. g. Scintillators, Photomultiplier tubes) and high-speed electronic data acquisition
What You'll Do.
Provides engineering services in support of engineering and physical science research activities.
Performs professional engineering work involving the solution of engineering problems and/or the design of specialized equipment and instrument systems.
Develops assigned aspects of an investigation
plans experimental procedures
evaluates and validates data
and reports findings.
Troubleshoots and services commercial
and/or test equipment.
May fabricate and/or supervise fabrication of equipment.
May assist in selection and purchase of components.
Consults with other engineering and research specialists.
Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art advances.
Maintains contact with vendors.
May supervise staff assisting in experiments.
May support classroom and laboratory teaching activities.
Other duties as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
interface directly with scientists, engineers, and technicians throughout LLE, as with external visiting scientists; interpersonal skills working in a team-based environment; Consults with other engineering and research specialists.
Communication Scope
communicate effectively
Process & Methodology
lead development efforts, including project management, manage scheduling and conflict management for nuclear diagnostic systems, advises DD&I group lead on readiness and scheduling-related concerns
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