Senior Electronic Design Technician (Onsite)

Requisition Id 14789 

 

Overview:    

Join a world-class team developing advanced motion control and electronics systems for cutting-edge neutron scattering instruments. We’re seeking a Senior Electronics Designer to help design, build, and maintain complex beamline electrical systems—including motion control, sample environment electronics, and control interfaces—at the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). 

 

This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for a highly skilled technician looking to deepen their expertise in motion control design and work at the forefront of scientific instrumentation. You’ll collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and other technical staff across multiple domains. 

 

This position resides in the DAQ Hardware Group in the Neutron Instrument Technologies Section, Neutron Technologies 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 impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:   

• Diagnose and troubleshoot motion control systems and mentor team members in advanced electronics diagnostics. 

• Lead the design and documentation of electrical assemblies, including chassis layout, wiring diagrams, and light mechanical fabrications. 

• Provide expert-level oversight during fabrication and installation of instrument control systems. 

• Manage procurement, inventory, and quality control of critical electrical assemblies and components. 

• Lead design and testing of prototype systems and platforms. 

• Support instrument maintenance, upgrades, and new installations. 

• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards (work control, preventative maintenance, etc.). 

• Provide technical support for Data Acquisition and Control systems, with opportunities to contribute to continuous system improvements. 

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

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• AS degree in electronics or related field, plus 7 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). 

• Strong hands-on experience in motion control systems and electronic troubleshooting. 

• Proficient in reading/interpreting schematics, technical documents, and manufacturer datasheets. 

• Skilled in using test equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc. 

• Comfortable with basic mechanical tasks and tools. 

• Familiar with Windows OS and Microsoft Office tools. 

 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  

 

Preferred Qualifications: