Technician in High Energy Physics

Mechanical Technician for ATLAS HL-LHC Upgrade and LBNF/DUNE Experiments

The Omega group in the Physics Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is looking for a highly skilled mechanical technician to support the construction, precision assembly, qualification, installation, and commissioning of detector systems for the ATLAS HL-LHC Upgrade and LBNF/DUNE experiments. In this role you will be collaborating with an international and multicultural scientific community and working closely with scientists, technicians, engineers, and students at BNL, domestic institutes, and international institutes such as at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembly of delicate components in a cleanroom environment.
• Operation of complex laboratory equipment such as microscopes, wirebonders, computer controlled linear stages, and metrology machines.
• Specialized mechanical and electrical support. Examples of such support are:
• Machining high-precision mechanical components and cables;
• Building mechanical structures for electronics systems;
• Building cryogenic and mechanical systems;
• Gluing assemblies of small components;
• Record keeping of inventory and fabricated components.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:
• a BS degree in a technical field and 4 years relevant work experience or;
• a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 8 years relevant experience or;
• a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 9 years relevant work experience or;
• 10 years relevant work experience.
• Experience assembling delicate components including a basic understanding of configuration control, quality assurance, and quality control.
• Experience prototyping mechanical components in a machine shop.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, mechanical assembly procedures, and technical documentation.
• Experience with test stand construction with a focus on cryogenic and mechanical systems.
• Experience installing, debugging, and operating systems with both mechanical and electronic components.
• Basic knowledge of Windows computers and applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand and follow BNL safety principles.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks according to production schedules.
• A demonstrated strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative on assigned tasks and projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively in close quarters with a small team of technicians, scientists, and students.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:
• a BS degree in a technical field and 6 years relevant work experience or;
• a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 10 years relevant experience or;
• a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 11 years relevant work experience or;
• 12 years relevant work experience.
• Experience working on equipment for a nuclear or particle physics experiment
• Experience working on complex assemblies of scientific/technical equipment using specialized tools.
• Precision assembly and integration of detector components in ISO-classified cleanroom environments following documented quality assurance and configuration control procedures
• Work with minimal supervision on complex and difficult assignments.
• Hands-on problem solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with multifaceted teams of technicians, engineers, and scientists.

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

• Arm/hand dexterity.
• Lift (up to) 30 lbs.
• Good vision and hearing, mental sharpness, alertness.
• Some (< 5%) domestic and international travel should be expected.
• Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.

Other Information:

• This is a fully onsite position located at BNL.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $85,500 - $128,883 / 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.