Science and Engineering Associate (Mechanical Design)

Job ID

5988

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Regular

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a SLAC Directorate at Stanford University, is a national scientific user facility providing synchrotron radiation for research in biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, material science, medicine, and physics. SSRL operates and maintains the 3GeV electron storage ring SPEAR3, the associated injector facility, and synchrotron radiation beam lines on SPEAR3.

SSRL is seeking an outstanding Engineering Associate who will be part of a dynamic scientific research environment. In this position, you will primarily provide technical support for activities within the Hard X-ray Group in the Materials Sciences Division.

The specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Conceptualize and develop the mechanical, electrical and control components involved with sample manipulation and experimental environments based on requirements provided by engineers and scientists.

• Manage the process from conception through design, procurement, assembly and commissioning.

• Maintain, modify, repair and optimize the performance of existing equipment and experimental systems.

• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to oversee complex non-routine analyses, select optimum solutions and perform corrective modifications to equipment and system designs.

• Carry out all activities, including troubleshooting and resolving routine problems for scientists or engineers, independently.

• Develop training manuals and train new instrumentation users, researchers and/or technical staff.

• Other duties may also be assigned.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or industrial design, or 5 years of equivalent work experience after high-school diploma or combination of education and relevant experience.

• Extensive experience using parametric CAD software (Solid Edge a plus).

• Demonstrate the ability to conceptualize designs and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with creative and innovative thinking.

• Good working knowledge of mechanical fabrication techniques, precision mechanism design and kinematic design principles related to mechanical system design.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written, especially in interfacing with physicists, scientists, engineers and technicians.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of advanced scientific or engineering principles and practices.

• Ability to independently oversee and manage system installation.

• Ability to collaborate with senior engineering and scientific staff to design and develop special purpose equipment and/or systems.

In addition, preferred requirements include experience in the following areas:

• Strong hands-on skill in assembling complex mechanical systems and handling delicate instruments.

• Extensive and relevant experience with scientific instrumentation or industrial control systems is desired.

SLAC Employee Competencies:

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

• Initiative:Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work full time.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety, and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

• Classification: Science and Engineering Associate 2

• Grade: J, Job Code: 4992

• Duration: regular continuing

The expected pay range for this position is $109,000 - $129,000 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.