Electro-Mechanical Technician Jobs

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country. Our organization fully supports service members transitioning from active duty to civilian life and pledge’s our commitment to actively hire veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Military personnel who have been formally trained or have relevant experience obtained while in service may meet educational requirements and are encouraged to apply for job opportunities at BSA.

• Upgrading of associated electronic equipment and systems
• Read blueprints, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for repair, modification, fabrication and assembly of electronic and mechanical systems
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions
• Write reports recording data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, and specifications
• Assemble chassis using electrical wiring and mechanical fabrication techniques
• Calibrate, maintain and repair complex electronic and mechanical controls systems

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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;
• Familiarity with the use of standard test and measurement equipment, such as function generators, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and pressure standards is essential
• Ability to repair, modify and build electrical/electronic systems from schematic drawings and assemble chassis using basic mechanical fabrication techniques
• Clear and concise communication skills
• 10 years relevant work experience
• 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
• A BS degree in a technical field and 4 years work experience or;
• Relevant work experience should include calibration, maintenance and repair of complex electronic and mechanical control systems
• Must be available to work off hours and respond to emergencies as required
• Experience in the field of pressure, temperature, level and flow instrumentation, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control systems
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work with minimum supervision

• Basic computer skills
• Basic machine shop skills
• Analog and digital electronics, PLC Ladder Logic, Instrument sensor type & function, electric motor control

• Must be able to work outdoors and work around rotating equipment
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevated heights

• Driver's license required

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Lab-funded Retirement Plan
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan