Electronic Technician II

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory•Batavia, IL

7d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Accelerator Division’s RF Department is seeking an Electronic Technician with experience in radio frequency to join the team. This technician will be under the supervision of an engineer and/or a more experienced technician supporting Booster, Main Injector, and Recycler high level RF systems. Tasks will include fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintenance of electronic and light mechanical systems. This position is normally scheduled for day shift, though occasional off shift and emergency call-in will be required. What your day-to-day as an Electronic Technician at Fermilab will look like: Operate and maintain high power RF equipment and associated systems. Fix and replace RF system components used in RF accelerating systems. Develop the skills for testing devices operating with high voltages and high currents. Candidate will fabricate, install, and commission a variety of electronic circuits from drawings, diagrams, and schematics. Perform critical maintenance and troubleshooting duties as skills, training, knowledge of equipment, and safe operating procedures develop. Mount components in cabinets/chassis, perform point to point wiring, load printed circuit boards, fabricate interconnecting cables with special connectors, and assist in commissioning of completed assemblies. Enter relevant work information into a custom database. Produce and maintain up-to-date reports. Contribute optimally within a diverse workforce and upholds Fermilab’s dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent) plus 3+ years of extensive related experience or up to 1 year of DOE laboratory experience.
Ability to solder, use basic electronic test equipment (voltmeters (DVM), oscilloscopes, and signal generators), read and understand circuit schematics, and perform precision mechanical measurements (use of vernier calipers, micrometers, etc.).
Fixing down to the component level.
Good mechanical skills are required for precision assembly of components.
Safe use of hand tools, including small power tools, is required.
Knowledge of basic measurement techniques of analog, digital, and RF circuits required.
Ability to prototype and test electronic circuits from engineering sketches.
Must have excellent verbal communication in English for safe performance of duties.
Basic computer skills in the use of Excel and Word.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and stand for up to 4-hours per day.
Ability and willingness to work occasional overtime on short notice in response to operational and emergency requirements.
Ability to legally operate cars and light trucks.
Ability to meet Oxygen Deficiency Hazard (ODH) for occasional work in areas with super conducting RF cavities (cryomodule).
Pass electrical safety and environmental safety courses.
Meet radiation worker training requirements for occasional accelerator enclosure access.
Ability to work with epoxies, solvents, glues, and other chemicals.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain high power RF equipment and associated systems.
Fix and replace RF system components used in RF accelerating systems.
Develop the skills for testing devices operating with high voltages and high currents.
Fabricate, install, and commission a variety of electronic circuits from drawings, diagrams, and schematics.
Perform critical maintenance and troubleshooting duties as skills, training, knowledge of equipment, and safe operating procedures develop.
Mount components in cabinets/chassis, perform point to point wiring, load printed circuit boards, fabricate interconnecting cables with special connectors, and assist in commissioning of completed assemblies.
Enter relevant work information into a custom database.
Produce and maintain up-to-date reports.
Contribute optimally within a diverse workforce and upholds Fermilab’s dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion.