Senior Power Supply Electronics Engineering Associate

The Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is hiring a Senior Power Supply Electronics Engineering Associate to provide expert technical support for electrical and electronic systems within the Advanced Light Source (ALS) and ALS Upgrade (ALS-U) projects, with a focus on supporting the Power Supply Group. This role involves providing assistance and design support for Power Supply systems, managing documentation, procurement, fabrication, and testing to ensure system performance and operations. In addition, the position may involve supporting other electronic subsystems such as RF, Controls, Diagnostics, and Vacuum systems.

Key responsibilities include :

• Providing support for ALS operations activities : maintenance, preliminary basic troubleshooting, technical support to Electronics Maintenance Technicians (EM) and ALS Control Room Operators (CR).
• Update and maintain ALS / ALS-U Power Supply Documentation.
• Following, understanding and organizing the ALS-U power supply production effort (specifically racks production).
• Developing documentation and work instructions to support technical jobs (e.g. for electricians, Removal and Installation Group (R&I), Electronics Fabrication Technicians (EI)).
• Managing procurement orders, material and Lab spaces (power electronics lab and production / testing areas).
• Assisting in Power Supply group technical activities when needed, e.g. testing and commissioning.

This position requires hands-on experience with Power Supplies, a background in electronics engineering, and strong skills in proactive problem-solving and strategic decision-making within established practices and policies. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing ALS and ALS-U objectives by delivering high-quality technical solutions for various electrical designs, mentoring team members, solving technical challenges, and ensuring the reliable and efficient implementation of ALS and ALS-U projects.

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The expected salary for this position is $111,000.00 - $136,000.00, which fits into the full salary of $99,000.00 - $167,100.00 annually depending upon the candidate's skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.

Notes :

The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values : Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.

Berkeley Lab is a University of California employer. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.