Target Electrical Support Technician

Requisition Id 13797 

Overview:    

We are seeking a Target Electrical Support Technician who will focus on Collaborating with researchers, engineers and fellow designers to troubleshoot and install electrical and electronic systems and solutions for scientific Instruments, prototypes, motion controls and experimental setups.  This position resides in the Maintenance Support Group in the Operations Integration and Maintenance Section, Research Accelerator Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).    

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation. 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:   

• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and fellow designers to troubleshoot and install electrical and electronic systems and solutions for scientific instruments, prototypes, motion control, and experimental setups. 

• Use AutoCAD, Excel, and Word to access technical information regarding Target Systems.  

• Coordinate fabrication with the Research Mechanics for manufacturing, fabrication, and installation purposes. 

• Provide control system installation and operational support for the Target Utilities and Neutron Instruments. 

• Modify design of current systems to accommodate user needs. 

• Perform tasks efficiently and collaborate with senior design staff. 

• Prepare clear, complete, and accurate work plans and detail drawings from layouts, rough or detailed sketches, electronic databases, or written or verbal instructions. 

• Participate in personal development to continually build/refine skills. 

• As a member of the ORNL scientific community, you will be expected to commit to ORNL's Research Code of Conduct. Our full code of conduct, and a statement by the Lab Director's office can be found here:  https://www.ornl.gov/content/research-integrity 

• Act as Task Leader for work orders in the Target Building. 

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by encouraging a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.  

Basic Qualifications: 

• An AS degree in an engineering related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical and control systems design and engineering. 

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered (a high school diploma with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree in an engineering related field with at least 6 years of relevant experience). 

• Experience in 3D CAD, or similar or proven ability to learn new CAD system on the job in recent work. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in AutoCAD software. 

• Experience in working with industrial control and motion control systems. 

• Knowledge of the technical concepts of drafting and engineering principles, codes, and standards. 

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify and resolve design challenges. 

• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams. 

• Awareness of various manufacturing techniques and their associated tolerance capabilities/limitations. 

• Experience in the research or scientific community. 

Special Requirements:  

• Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer. 

Benefits at ORNL:   

We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience. 

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, and Employee Discounts. Relocation Assistance is available for certain positions. 

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov or call 1.866.963.9545. 

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.