Argonne National Laboratory
Accelerator Technical Specialist
Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, Illinois, United States, 60439
The Argonne Tandem Linear Accelerator System (ATLAS) at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) is seeking an experienced Accelerator Technician. ATLAS is the world's first heavy ion superconducting linear accelerator, and for over three decades has operated as a user facility to explore the frontiers of nuclear physics and applications. The accelerator delivers high energy ions via a combination of DC and RF electromagnetic fields. The Technician's responsibilities include
installation and maintenance of beamline mechanical systemstroubleshooting of accelerator diagnostic devices - Faraday cups, wire scanners, etc.support for water and electric utilitiesmaintaining and documenting equipment in support of the ATLAS accelerator operations.This position requires experience with mechanical assembly and fabrication, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively, and provide documentation to system non-experts. Projects can vary from one to the next and the successful applicant must thrive in taking on new challenges, and must be a flexible, results-oriented problem-solver who requires minimal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications:
Proficiency with the safe use and best practices of hand-held power tools and hand toolsProficiency with the fabrication of parts using basic shop tools and drawingsProficiency in general mechanical assemblyExperience logging and documenting system maintenance, performance, and modificationsAbility to work independently following verbal or written instructionsAbility to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to use multi-meters and other basic electrical measuring toolsFamiliarity with relay logic, interlock systems, or basic computer codeExperience with programmable logic controllersFamiliarity with electrical schematics and mechanical drawingsUnderstanding of basic vacuum principles and best practicesExperience with alignment equipmentExperience with Computer Aided Drafting and Dimensioning softwareExperience at an accelerator facilitySUPPORT TECHNICAL (ST) MINIMUM EDUCATION & RELATED EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS:
LEVEL 1-AA degree or high school & 1-3 yrsLEVEL 2-AA degree or high school & 5+ yrs
Position Requirements
Job FamilySupport Technical (ST)
Job ProfileMechanical Support 1
Worker TypeRegular
Time TypeFull time
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
installation and maintenance of beamline mechanical systemstroubleshooting of accelerator diagnostic devices - Faraday cups, wire scanners, etc.support for water and electric utilitiesmaintaining and documenting equipment in support of the ATLAS accelerator operations.This position requires experience with mechanical assembly and fabrication, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively, and provide documentation to system non-experts. Projects can vary from one to the next and the successful applicant must thrive in taking on new challenges, and must be a flexible, results-oriented problem-solver who requires minimal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications:
Proficiency with the safe use and best practices of hand-held power tools and hand toolsProficiency with the fabrication of parts using basic shop tools and drawingsProficiency in general mechanical assemblyExperience logging and documenting system maintenance, performance, and modificationsAbility to work independently following verbal or written instructionsAbility to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to use multi-meters and other basic electrical measuring toolsFamiliarity with relay logic, interlock systems, or basic computer codeExperience with programmable logic controllersFamiliarity with electrical schematics and mechanical drawingsUnderstanding of basic vacuum principles and best practicesExperience with alignment equipmentExperience with Computer Aided Drafting and Dimensioning softwareExperience at an accelerator facilitySUPPORT TECHNICAL (ST) MINIMUM EDUCATION & RELATED EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS:
LEVEL 1-AA degree or high school & 1-3 yrsLEVEL 2-AA degree or high school & 5+ yrs
Position Requirements
Job FamilySupport Technical (ST)
Job ProfileMechanical Support 1
Worker TypeRegular
Time TypeFull time
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.