SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

The Electronics Engineering Division of the Accelerator Directorate is looking for an Accelerator Power Systems Technician II - RF Systems to provide advanced technical support of particle accelerator and scientific equipment electronics systems by joining a fast paced, result driven, enthusiastic group of accelerator technicians.

The work includes the design, development, test, measurement, debugging, and maintenance of complex electronics, electro-mechanical, or computer equipment and systems where the application of advanced sophisticated technological skills, scientific principles, and creativity are required. Systems include fast communications, electronics readouts and controls, RF systems, and DC, pulsed, or R&D systems.

The APS Tech II - RF Systems works under general supervision to maintain Low Level and High Power RF systems with journey-level responsibilities. Recurring, routine technical work is reviewed generally for conformance to specifications and system performance. The APS Tech II - RF Systems will be a member of a team of technicians and associate engineers who maintain the nearly 160 high power klystrons (60 MW peak) and associated equipment within the two-mile Klystron Gallery.

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

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Perform journey-level proficiency in maintenance and operations support of RF systems
• Maintain High power RF components from 100 W to MW.
• Perform bench-top repair and test RF chassis.
• Validate RF Systems documentation.
• Bring high power RF systems into and out of operational service as needed following specific procedures and under general supervision.
• Track RF system performance and recognize and respond to basic APS activities.
• Work occasional irregular hours, as required, in support of project, program, operations, or maintenance schedules and goals.
• Maintain good standing in all personal training and qualification requirements.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety and work planning and control procedures and continuously strive to ensure a safe working environment

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• A.S. degree in (electronics, or related technical area) or equivalent experiential knowledge in power electronics maintenance.
• Journey-level ability to fabricate/assemble components including prototypes, and perform experimental apparatus set-up, testing, and equipment operation.
• Journey-level proficiency to maintain RF Systems.
• Familiarity with RF components at 100MHz to 12GHz.
• Experience with vacuum RF and waveguide transmission.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment: oscilloscope, power meter, network/spectrum analyzer
• Experience with power sources for RF equipment: high voltage power supplies, power electronics.
• Good interpersonal skills and strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience working as part of a collaborative team.
• Must be capable of and committed to achieving the department's mission in a safe and respectful manner, in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record.

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 his or her job.

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 .

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Classification Title: Accelerator Power Systems Tech II

Grade: A35

Job code: 6582

Duration: Regular Continuing

Note: This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

The expected pay range for this position is $47.96 (Step 1) - $57.96 (Step 10) per hour. Placement in the range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Unit. 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.