The National Synchrotron Light Source-II (NSLS-II) is one of the newest, most advanced synchrotron light sources in the world, NSLS-II enables its growing research community to study materials with nanoscale resolution and exquisite sensitivity by providing cutting-edge capabilities. Together with visiting researchers from all around the world, interdisciplinary teams at NSLS-II uncover the atomic structure, elemental make-up, and electronic behavior of materials. By creating this new, deeper understanding of materials, these research teams advance our knowledge in a wide range of scientific disciplines such as life sciences, quantum materials, energy storage, advanced materials science, physics, chemistry, and biology.

Position Description

The Accelerator Division of NSLS-II has an opportunity for a Senior Designer to design specialized equipment, components, apparatus, facilities, or systems.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generate complex 3D models and 2D drawings of accelerator and beam line components such as front ends, enclosures, utilities, ray tracings, support and alignment systems, vacuum components, diagnostic devices, optical components, and detectors.

• Interpret and ensure conformance to applicable standards, codes and policies including ASME Y14.5M.

• Conduct tolerance stack-up and interference analysis.

• Develop conceptual designs to meet physics and engineering specifications; document designs through detailed drawings including bill of material, ECO, and catalog items.

• May coordinate the work efforts of other design personnel.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:
  - a BS degree in a technical field and 2 years relevant drafting work experience or;
  - a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 6 years relevant drafting work experience or;
  - a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 7 years relevant drafting work experience or;
  - 8 years relevant drafting work experience.

• Experience in 3D modeling of complex mechanical components and systems.

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor Professional, Autocad Mechanical CAD software and Autodesk Vault Professional document management.

• Demonstrated ability to perform professional level design functions.

• Substantial knowledge of engineering fundamentals and handbook formulas, machine shop practices and vendor products.

• Experience managing layouts, parts, and assemblies in the drawing database.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:
  - a BS degree in a technical field and 4 years relevant design work experience or;
  - a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 8 years relevant design work experience or;
  - a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 9 years relevant design work experience or;
  - 10 years relevant design work experience.

• Intimate knowledge of Autodesk Vault Administration properties.

• Experience in specifying drive components such as motors, gears, bearings, actuators, switches, and connectors.

• Knowledge of accelerator magnets, vacuum systems, water systems, instrumentation and beam line hardware, RF systems and insertion devices.

• Work experience in an accelerator or light-source facility.

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

• Occasional work at heights, extreme temperature, confined space, oxygen deficiency, radiation areas, static magnetic fields, on scaffolding and ladders

• Must be able to complete tasks repeatedly

• Must have ability to view color, depth perception and hearing

Other Information:

• Work arrangement On-Site

Candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on breadth and depth of knowledge.

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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 $72400 - $115000 / 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.