Research Engineer

4 weeks ago


Tallahassee, Florida, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: Research Engineer

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 56372

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL)


The MagLab's DC Field Facility at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida, is seeking a candidate to fill a Research Engineer position in our Electronics Shop, which is part of our multi-disciplinary Instrumentation and Operations team. The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of engineers, scientists, technicians, and control room operators in maintaining, operating, and expanding the capabilities of our user facility with the goal of providing the highest and highest quality magnetic fields to the (inter)national user community.

In particular, the instrumentation team of our user facility maintains and operates several high-field, world-record resistive, superconducting, and hybrid magnet systems, along with four 14 megawatt DC power supplies, an industrial-scale cooling water system, and cryogenics plant with high reliability and operational uptime. The Electronics Shop is intimately involved in the design, maintenance, and operation of magnet power supplies, magnet protection systems, custom-electronics circuits, and systems for experimental setups, among others.

The successful candidate will assemble, test, install, and contribute to the development of dedicated electronics and circuitry for power systems, equipment control and monitoring, magnet protection systems, and similar. Extensive maintenance and upgrades of existing hardware, troubleshooting of in-house as well as externally developed equipment, is part of the daily work flow.

The DC Field Facility serves an academically diverse group of scientific users in a rapidly expanding range of scientific applications and suite of technology and equipment. Hence, continued personal development, acquiring new skills, as well as constantly expanding and evaluating our existing systems and developing new ones are part of the facility personnel's daily work. Work in the laboratory, workshop, as well as industrial environments, and on high-power equipment, is part of this job, as well as extensive training and adherence to industry safety practices and standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble, test, install, and contribute to the development of dedicated electronics and circuitry for power systems, equipment control and monitoring, magnet protection systems, and similar.
  • Perform extensive maintenance and upgrades of existing hardware, troubleshooting of in-house as well as externally developed equipment.
  • Work in the laboratory, workshop, as well as industrial environments, and on high-power equipment.
  • Participate in the design, maintenance, and operation of magnet power supplies, magnet protection systems, custom-electronics circuits, and systems for experimental setups, among others.

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience.
  • Must have a background in electrical engineering, physics, electrical power technology, or similar disciplines.
  • Must have significant hands-on technical experience, preferably related to electronics assembly, repair, and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with two years of experience, or a Master's degree.
  • Experience in electrical circuit design.

Other Information:

The National MagLab is operated for the National Science Foundation by a collaboration of institutions comprising Florida State University, the University of Florida, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) MagLab is the world's premier magnet laboratory with state-of-the-art high magnetic field facilities and has a history in development and application of ultra-high field NMR and MRI/S magnets and instrumentation. The NHMFL is an NSF-funded user facility that operates the world's most powerful electromagnets at Florida State University, the University of Florida, and Los Alamos National Lab, including 45 T DC and 35.2 T (1.5 GHz) NMR magnets, and DNP spectrometers currently operating up to 14.1 T / 600 MHz / 395 GHz. Present projects include development of a 40 T all-superconducting magnet. Our long-term plan includes development of 30 T NMR magnets, neutron scattering magnets, and resistive-superconducting hybrid magnets up to 60 T.

Contact Information:

For additional information, please contact Ms. Bettina Roberson at roberson@magnet.fsu.edu.

University Information:

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news

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Anticipated Salary Range:

The salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

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How to Apply:

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations:

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.



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