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Brookhaven National Laboratory Principal Mechanical Technician (TW4) in Upton, New York
Apply Now Principal Mechanical Technician (TW4) Job ID JR101431 Date posted 09/23/2024
Position Description
The EIC Division for Detector Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Technician to support the mechanical team and the ePIC collaboration with prototyping of subdetectors. After the ending of RHIC operations, the experimental hall hosting the detector will need to be prepared for installation for all the subsystems. The assembly of the ePIC detector together with the engineering team will be the main focus of the position.Join BNL at the beginning of this ground-breaking scientific and engineering project and become part of the team building this scientific discovery machine and its novel experimental equipment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prototyping and mechanical testing for ePIC and its subdetectors.
- Support with preparing for beneficial occupancy of building 1006 for the ePIC detector.
- Providing input in designs from point of view of Assembly and Installation.
- Work with engineers and technical teams to develop, maintain, assemble, install and upgrade equipment.
- Successfully complete periodic training in regard to environmental, health, and safety.
- Work safely and follow applicable procedures and policies.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A high school diploma or equivalent plus:
- a technical institute or Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL and 2 years of relevant work experience OR;
- a technical high school certification program (e.g. BOCES) and 3 years of relevant work experience OR:
- 4 years of relevant work experience.
- Ability to work with electronic/mechanical systems and from mechanical drawings and schematics.
- Experience with mechanical fabrications, knowledge of machine shop practices, micrometers, height gauges, fabrications using milling machines and lathes.
- Familiarity with computers and computer-generated drawings.
- Clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
- Must be committed to working safely under strict guidelines.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Training, education and / or experience with precision electrical/mechanical operating systems.
- CNC experience is desirable.
- Experience with clean room operations.
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
- Will receive periodic training on the environmental, health and safety rules.
- Responsible for following all the rules and keeping refresher training up to date.
- Lifting of 30 pounds, ability to climb a ladder.
Other Information:
- Driver's license required for travel between on-site buildings.
- Must be available for off hour call-in, with arrival within 1-hour to arrival at BNL.
- Visa sponsorship for this position is not available.
- This is a fully onsite position located at BNL in Upton, NY.
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