Electrical Engineer – Power Supply
Job ID JR101458 Date posted 10/03/2024Position Description:
An electrical engineer is needed to supply electrical engineering resource to design, analyze, test, troubleshoot and maintain precision power supplies and power supply control systems used in particle accelerator applications. The power supply controls systems use very complex analog and digital systems. The selected candidate will also learn these types of systems by helping to develop a next generation of power supplies and controls for NSLS II or other facilities. The selected candidate will report to the head of the Electrical Engineering Group.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum of 7 years of experience in design, testing and troubleshooting of analog and digital systems.
- Develop detailed electrical schematics and diagrams, design circuitry and create prototypes of new systems.
- Comprehensive understanding of AC / DC power supplies, its topologies and control.
- Experience in selection of components.
- Experience in simulation software and tools (e.g., PSPICE, LTSPICE, Mathcad) for circuit and system modeling.
- Technical writing skills and use of spreadsheets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with diverse group of scientists and technical staff.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study and/or minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Experience in design development of analog/digital control systems for use on power supplies.
- Experience in schematic capture and PCB layout.
- PID control design experience.
- Experience in use of FPGA and/or micro controllers.
- Design experience in ADC / DAC (20 bits).
- Experience in High Voltage.
- Experience in pulse power systems and high current rectifiers.
- Willingness to learn.
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
- May be required to climb ladders for equipment inspection.
- May be required to occasionally work off-hours, nights and/or weekends to support mission critical projects.
Other Information:
- The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level depending on depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills.
- This is an onsite position.
- Some domestic/international travel may be required.
Compensation:
- Brookhaven 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 $111,300 - $155,000 / 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 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.
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.
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