Controls Engineer I / Engineering/Physicist Accelerator I

Michigan State University operates FRIB as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics.

As one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities, FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth. FRIB hosts what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, enabling scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry.

The establishment of FRIB was funded by the DOE-SC, Michigan State University (MSU), and the State of Michigan, and user facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics. Since 2010, MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is ranked No. 1 in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of graduate programs.

This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.

Purpose:

The Controls Engineer I will assist with analyzing subsystem requirements and with implementing and managing FRIB EPICS/PLC-based control systems as well as required instrumentation and motor controls, supporting commissioning and operation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.
• Maintain consistent and accurate records and documentation of maintenance tasks, results and design processes, and assist in generating electronic documentation and ensure these are complete and up-to-date for all assigned equipment.
• Program and test Allen Bradley ControlLogix, GuardLogix, CompactLogix PLCs and interfaces.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and parts management for assigned equipment.
• Fabricate and install and/or support the fabrication and installation of electronic systems as required.
• Assemble, construct, modify, and assist in developing accurate engineering prototypes in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing with all audiences.
• Ability and skill to program, test, and troubleshoot basic PLC programs for Allen Bradley ControlLogix, GuardLogix, CompactLogix, and/or CompactGuardLogix PLCs.
• Working knowledge of PLC-based controls system, associated hardware/software, and implementation guidelines.
• Abilities to lead technicians to fabricate, install, test, and troubleshoot electronic systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Skill to develop and maintain electrical drawing with AutoCAD.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Systems or Computer Science; or Engineering or Physics, with coursework in Systems or Computer Science; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in electronics, mechanical and/or electrical drafting and fabrication techniques, or computer programming in one or more languages used by the FRIB; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and related hardware
• Experience with EPICS controls system
• Experience with fabrication techniques, and electronics, mechanical and electronic drafting and computer systems

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please provide a cover letter, resume and three professional references.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

FRIB.msu.edu

Bidding eligibility ends May 2, 11:55 PM