Senior Electro-Mechanical Vacuum Technician

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Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is the building site for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a one-of-a-kind nuclear physics research facility.  The EIC will be a discovery machine for unlocking the secrets of the “glue” that binds the building blocks of visible matter in the universe. The machine design is based on the existing and highly optimized RHIC Ion-Ion collider.   It will consist of two intersecting accelerators, one producing an intense beam of electrons, the other a beam of protons or heavier atomic nuclei which are steered into collisions.  Beyond sparking scientific discoveries in a new frontier of fundamental physics, the Electron-Ion Collider will trigger technological breakthroughs that have broad-ranging impact on human health and national challenges.

Position Description

The EIC Vacuum Group has an opening for Electro-Mechanical Technician to help test and assembly various components and systems for the multiple large vacuum systems required for the Electron-Ion Collider being built at BNL. The EIC project has many new and complex components which need to be developed to ensure the successful completion of the project. The chosen candidate will work closely with the engineering team on a wide variety of vacuum equipment and components through the development stage and will continue to support the vacuum group through the production and commissioning phases of the project. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete Vacuum tasks with minimal guidance from team members and supervisor

• Manage installation and commissioning of new equipment

• Ensure compliance with safety and contamination control standards

• Analyze system data to improve performance and reliability

• Serve as technical liaison between departments or teams

• Oversee vacuum-related operations across multiple projects or facilities

• Mentor, train, and coordinate the work of junior and mid-level technicians

• Interface with engineering, research, and management teams to align technical goals

• Analyze system performance data and take responsibility for identifying and resolving discrepancies

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:

  • a BS degree in a technical field and 4 years’ relevant work experience or;

  • a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 8 years’ relevant experience or;

  • a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 9 years’ relevant work experience or;

  • 10 years’ relevant work experience.

• Experience in developing, integrating, and optimizing complex vacuum systems and subsystems

• Experience in installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting vacuum equipment and instrumentation

• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, contamination control protocols, and cleanroom practices

• Proficiency in analyzing system performance data and making suggestions on how to improve reliability

• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and vendor coordination

• Experience working with engineering, operations, and/or external partners

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:

  • a BS degree in a technical field and 6 years’ relevant work experience or;

  • a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 10 years’ relevant experience or;

  • a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 11 years’ relevant work experience or;

  • 12 years’ relevant work experience.

• Proven ability to manage vacuum operations across multiple projects

• Advanced knowledge of vacuum technologies, system integration, and contamination control practices

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for interfacing with engineering, research, and management teams

• Strong proficiency in analyzing system performance data as well as identifying and resolving discrepancies

• Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation, system schematics, and perform