Senior PPS Electronics Engineering Associate

The Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is hiring a detail-oriented Senior PPS Electronics Engineering Associate. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing documentation and equipment for ALS Personnel Protection Systems (PPS). This role requires a strong understanding of electrical design standardization, relay-based systems, control cabinet setup, component selection, inventory management, and collaboration with engineering teams. In addition, the position may involve supporting other electronic subsystems such as Power Supplies, RF, Controls, Diagnostics, and Vacuum systems.

What You Will Do:

• AutoCAD Drafting: Produce detailed drawings for both maintenance support and new project development, adhering to ALS Electronic Engineering Group drafting standards.
• Document Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain technical documentation to reflect changes in product features or specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Perform thorough quality assurance checks on all technical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with standards.
• Legacy Drawing Conversion: Transition ALS PPS AutoCAD schematics to the new lab standard PTC Windchill PLM software.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers to gather information and ensure alignment on technical documentation requirements, integrate designs into engineering CAD tools, and ensure seamless collaboration.
• Work Instructions: Draft job orders for technical staff for troubleshooting, maintenance, and equipment installation or removal.
• Component Management: Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), manage inventory, and oversee the procurement process of required components.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance documentation processes, tools, and templates to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Design Presentations: Present design concepts and updates during team technical meetings and design reviews.
• Communication: Clearly articulate design issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This position requires hands-on experience with relay-based systems, a background in electronics engineering, and strong skills in proactive problem-solving and strategic decision-making within established practices and policies. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing ALS and ALS-U objectives by delivering high-quality technical solutions for various electrical designs, mentoring team members, solving technical challenges, and ensuring the reliable and efficient implementation of ALS and ALS-U projects.

What is Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or higher.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical design, with a focus on relay-based or PLC-based systems and control cabinet setup.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and schematic drafting.
• Strong understanding of electrical design standardization practices.
• Experience in selecting components and maintaining inventory of spare and new parts.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to electrical engineering documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to present designs and articulate design issues clearly in team settings.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to lead small teams, manage junior staff, and collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of relay functional logic.
• Technician experience is desirable.
• Supervise Electronics Engineering Associates as needed.

Salary:

The expected salary for this position is $111,000.00 - $136,000.00, which fits into the full salary of $99,000.00 - $167,100.00 annually depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.

Notes:

• This is a full-time 2-year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• This position is 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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