Job Title: Senior Technician - Mechanical

The Omega group in the Physics Department at BNL is looking for a mechanical technician to participate in the construction, installation, and commissioning of detectors for the ATLAS HL-LHC Upgrade and LBNF/DUNE. In this role you will be collaborating with an international and multicultural scientific community and working closely with scientists, technicians, engineers, and students at BNL, domestic institutes, and international institutes such as at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Omega Group focuses on the ATLAS experiment at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. BNL is the host laboratory for the U.S. ATLAS Operations Program, the U.S. ATLAS HL-LHC Upgrade Project, an ATLAS Tier-1 computing facility, and is designated as part of the U.S. ATLAS Support Center. The group has leading roles in the ATLAS HL-LHC upgrade projects for the silicon-strip detector, liquid argon calorimeter readout, and trigger/data acquisition electronics and has strong R&D programs on trigger/data acquisition, high-performance computing, and silicon detectors. The group also contributes to the development and construction of the LBNF/DUNE detector in collaboration with the EDG Group in the Physics department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operation of complex laboratory equipment such as microscopes, wirebonders, computer controlled linear stages, and metrology machinesGeneral mechanical and electrical support. Examples of such support are:Machining mechanical components and cablesBuilding mechanical structures for electronics systemsBuilding cryogenic and mechanical systemsGluing assemblies of small componentsRecord keeping of inventory and fabricated components

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:a BS degree in a technical field and 4 years work experience or;a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 8 years experience or;a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 9 years relevant work experience or;10 years relevant work experience.Experience prototyping mechanical components in a machine shopExperience installing, debugging, and operating systems with both mechanical and electronic componentsBasic understanding of configuration control, quality assurance, and quality controlBasic knowledge of Windows computers and applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to understand and follow BNL safety principlesA demonstrated strong work ethic and the ability to take initiative on assigned tasks and projectsAbility to work collaboratively with a small team of technicians, scientists, and students

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:a BS degree in a technical field and 6 years work experience or;a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 10 years experience or;a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 11 years relevant work experience or;12 years relevant work experienceExperience working on equipment for a nuclear or particle physics experimentExperience with test stand construction with a focus on cryogenic and mechanical systemsExperience working on complex assemblies of scientific/technical equipment using specialized toolsAssembly of delicate components in a clean room environmentHands-on problem solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience working with a diverse team of technicians, engineers, and scientists

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
Arm/hand dexterityLift (up to) 30 lbs. Good vision and hearing, mental sharpness, alertness

OTHER INFORMATION: (add if applicable)
This is a fully onsite position located at BNLSome ( Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $84000 - $105000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.