Principal Mechanical Technician (TW4) - Brookhaven National Laboratory

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) was recently chosen as 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.

The EIC Division for Detector Systems is supporting the design of the different components of the EIC general purpose detector, ePIC, including the readout electronics and data-acquisition as well as the design and integration of the different experimental equipment along the interaction region, the hadron and electron polarimetry and the luminosity monitor. The division is the home of the engineering team for ePIC.

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.

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $30.05/hr. - $41.12/hr. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group. Appointment level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.