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Form of workElectrical Engineer forAdvanced Controls and Experimental Systems (On-Site)
The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 23 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university's largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.
Department/Program Description: Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL, a Directorate of SLAC) at Stanford University is a scientific user facility that serves a large international research community.
SSRL operates an accelerator that provides high-brightness x-rays to ~30 facility stations that enable research in areas such as biology, medical, environmental, chemistry, and materials sciences. Each station is tailored to specific techniques, necessitating a highly varied approach to instrumentation, data acquisition, and computing infrastructure. The SSRL stations are made available to an international scientific user community, with SSRL staff providing scientific and technical support in their use.
The Structural Molecular Biology (SMB) program at SSRL is specifically focused on studies related to biochemistry and biomedical research (https://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/smb/index.html). Program goals include the development of scientific methodology, instrumentation, and research applications in macromolecular crystallography, x-ray absorption spectroscopy and small-angle x-ray scattering, and provide external-user access through peer-review for >800 external scientists annually. The program has a significant training and dissemination component. Research and technical information exchange is performed with similar facilities world-wide.
Position Summary: The SMB program's Macromolecular Crystallography Group has an immediate opening for an R&D Engineer, specifically an Electrical Engineer and project manager, to join an experienced and enthusiastic team to oversee the design, fabrication and improvement of highly specialized experimental macromolecular crystallography x-ray beam line stations, including the development of advanced instrumentation to meet cutting-edge experimental goals in structural biology research. Examples of duties include:
- Development of motion control systems and specialized experimental instrumentation, collaboratively with a group of scientists and technical staff.
- Lead projects from initial concept through design review sessions, culminating with directing electronics and mechanical technicians in the fabrication and installation of novel devices.
- Troubleshoot motion control equipment, data acquisition electronics, specialized synchrotron radiation instrumentation, and other devices.
- Research equipment and suppliers and oversee the acquisition of new hardware for motion Controls and data acquisition systems.
- Schedule fabrication and coordinate activities to ensure project deadlines are met on time.
- Create documentation and organize drawings, parts lists, and assembly instructions.
- Contribute as a member of a fast-paced team in an advanced R&D environment.
This is a 100% FTE, continuing position exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus.
If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.
CORE DUTIES:
- Provide leadership and scientific expertise in the planning and implementation of major projects, services, facilities, and activities.
- Develop advanced technological ideas, and guide their development into a final product or new approaches to research. Carry out complex or unique assignments important to the advancement of the field.
- Provide expert consultation and collaboration regarding technical requirements, capabilities, and advancement opportunities; make substantive contributions in diverse technical areas.
- Provide technical direction to other research staff, engineering associates, technicians, and/or students; facilitate workshops and demonstrations on research methods; educate and train users on research methodology and effective tools and techniques.
- Contribute to or co-author published articles, presentations, or scientific papers; identify research and development funding opportunities.
- Supervise staff and resources to meet program objectives.
* Other duties may also be assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Expert knowledge of the principles of engineering and related natural sciences.
- Demonstrated project leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading and/or managing technical professionals.
In addition, preferred requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in a research and development or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of analog/digital circuit design and troubleshooting.
- Use of Protel schematic capture and PCB payout software for SMT and through-hole components.
- Demonstrated ability to design motion control systems is required, and in particular experience in the use of Galil digital motion controllers for classical stepper motors, IMS stepper motors, and brushless servo-motors.
- Experience in the design of electrical conditioning-circuits is required, such as for optical switches, transducers including LVDT's, incremental and absolute encoders, x-ray ionization chambers, and PIN diode detectors.
- Knowledge of embedded systems development and FPGA programming of Xilinx Spartan chips with VHDL and/or modelsim.
- Proficiency in using Windows and UNIX computer environments including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel applications.
- Good communication skills, including the ability to interact productively with a diverse group of scientific users, administrative and technical coworkers.
- Experience leading a team in the development, assembly and maintenance of control systems or new instrumentation.
- Skill in application programming in C++ and tcl/tk and Labview is advantageous.
- Experience with 3D mechanical design / CAD software such as Solidworks, Siemens NX AutoCAD Inventor or Solid Edge, mechanical fabrication practices, reliability testing, and quality control processes.
- Operating knowledge of Dectris Pixel Array Detector (PAD) technology.
- Knowledge of Synchrotron Science, Structural Biology or X-ray Crystallography methods.
- Experience developing web based documentation and applications.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, Allergens/Biohazards/Chemicals /Asbestos, confined spaces, working at heights ?10 feet, temperature extremes, heavy metals, unusual work hours or routine overtime and/or inclement weather.
- May require travel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequently grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally stand/walk, sit, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp forcefully.
- Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, use a telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, operate foot and/or hand controls, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
* - 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.
The expected pay range for this position is $117,000 to $172,000 per annum.
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.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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- Schedule: Full-time
- Job Code: 4982
- Employee Status: Regular
- Grade: K
- Requisition ID: 101747
- Work Arrangement : On Site
