Electronics Technician II
Jefferson Lab
Summary
The DC Power group, a part of the accelerator engineering systems department, at Jefferson Lab is seeking an individual who will work on installing, repairing, constructing, and maintaining high precision regulated DC current sources for accelerator electromagnets. The incumbent should have extensive electronic experience especially repairing and troubleshooting Low and High Voltage Power supplies and associated sub systems. This position requires periods of on-call support and occasional shift work.
Job description
What your job will be like
The DC Power group, a part of the accelerator engineering systems department, at Jefferson Lab is seeking an individual who will work on installing, repairing, constructing, and maintaining high precision regulated DC current sources for accelerator electromagnets. The incumbent should have extensive electronic experience especially repairing and troubleshooting Low and High Voltage Power supplies and associated sub systems. This position requires periods of on-call support and occasional shift work.
In this job you will
- Install, maintain and repair AC-to-DC and DC-to-DC power conversion hardware and equipment.
- Conduct electrical work on equipment with voltages up to 2 kilo-Volts and up to 5 kilo-Amperes in accordance with established safety standards.
- Write fabrication and testing procedures.
- Perform test setups on medium & high voltage power supplies.
- Ensure systems are operating at peak efficiency with minimum interruptions by performing optimization, analysis, periodic testing, and corrective procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates an understanding of analog and digital electronic principles such as electrical circuit theory.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, diagrams and rudimentary mechanical drawings.
- Ability to complete required training such as: Qualified Electrical/Electronic Worker, Lockout/Tagout, Radiation Worker I and Oxygen Deficiency Hazards Training.
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly present technical information to varying levels of staff including higher level management.
- Demonstrate an understanding of electronics and supporting theory.
Requirements
- 5 or more years relevant experience
- Experience making wire harness, fabricating chassis and some machine work
- Experience soldering wires and electronic components
- High School Diploma
- Understanding of analog and digital electronic principles such as electrical circuit theory
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, diagrams and rudimentary mechanical drawings
- Ability to complete required training such as Qualified Electrical/Electronic Worker, Lockout/Tagout, Radiation Worker I and Oxygen Deficiency Hazards Training
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Preferred: Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator, multi-meters and electrical measurements
- Preferred: Associate's Degree or equivalent military training
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) 9% Contribution
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Tuition Assistance
- Professional Development
Company overview
The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, commonly known as Jefferson Lab, is a premier U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory and Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) located in Newport News, Virginia. Established in 1984, Jefferson Lab specializes in nuclear physics research, accelerator science and technology, and operates as a major scientific user facility. The laboratory's primary mission is to deliver breakthrough science and technology in nuclear physics through its flagship facility, the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF), which provides high-quality beams of polarized electrons for fundamental research into the quark and gluon structure of protons and neutrons. With approximately 850 employees and an annual budget of around $238 million, Jefferson Lab serves as a critical resource for the international scientific community, hosting approximately 1,650 researchers annually. The laboratory is expanding its mission to include high-performance computing, data science, and artificial intelligence through the High Performance Data Facility (HPDF) project, positioning itself as a multi-purpose national laboratory. Jefferson Lab plays a leading role in major international collaborations, including the Electron-Ion Collider project, and maintains core capabilities in superconducting radiofrequency technology, experimental detector design, and computational science.