Job Description

About Jefferson Lab Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world. 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 2kilo-Volts and up to 5kilo-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.Experience
• Required: 5 or more years relevant experience
• Required: Experience making wire harness, fabricating chassis and some machine work.
• Required: Experience soldering wires and electronic components.
• Preferred: Experience in using test equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator, multi-meters and electrical measurements.Education
• Required: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Associate's Degree Or equivalent military trainingExperience and Education Exchange

Education above the minimum maybe substituted for experience.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.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans • Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested • Flexible Work Arrangements

(Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)

• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,

mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Job Tags

Casual work, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work

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