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Posted : Wednesday, August 21, 2024 08:06 AM
Research Engineer
Department of Physics
The Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Physics in The Grainger College of Engineering seeks applicants for a Research Engineer position.
The Research Engineer is responsible for implementing technical operations, including the design and fabrication of equipment and the training and supervision of students and staff for the Nuclear Physics Group's research projects.
The Research Engineer is expected to bring creativity and design capabilities to the tasks and to work together with the lead project scientists and professors to solve highly complex technical problems to enable nuclear physics research.
Duties and Responsibilities: Design, construct, assemble, test, and operate apparatus to be used in nuclear physics research in consultation with faculty and in coordination with research and engineering staff at the University of Illinois and at other research facilities and national laboratories.
Though not limited to the following, this activity will apply specifically to: Engineering design, procurement and assembly of apparatus used in research labs and institutions on site or remote used in physics research.
Computer-aided design and manufacturing of components for research apparatus.
Cryogenic equipment.
Nuclear radiation detectors based on all technologies commonly in use in nuclear and particle physics experiments.
Development of new types of nuclear radiation detectors and targets used in fixed target and accelerator research.
High- and low-pressure gas mixing and control systems.
Ultra-high vacuum systems and associated interconnects and vacuum measurement devices including helium leak checking after assembly.
Electronic circuits.
Design of electronics for slow controls.
Programming language skills.
Be trained in the use of machine shop equipment including mills and lathes.
Fabricate, modify, redesign, or repair research and experimental equipment.
The research engineer must be able to employ the following equipment and methods to carry out these responsibilities, and must be able to master the use of other research and fabrication equipment as required: Software and hardware maintenance and upgrades for computers for data-acquisition and for general use Electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and voltmeters.
Brazing and soldering.
Use of milling machines and lathes and all other standard shop tools (drill presses, belt sanders, band saws, etc.
).
Design or modify devices to solve specific research problems based on an oral description of the issues and requirements.
Continuously acquire additional new skills and techniques as needed to support the nuclear physics group Serve as a liaison among engineering consultants, external shop fabrication facilities, and faculty researchers for design and manufacture of apparatus to be used in nuclear physics research.
Participate in research projects, including operating experimental equipment, taking and recording data, maintaining the research record, and collaborating in basic research Provide complete documentation, at the level required for publication of results in the peer-reviewed literature, of the assembly, testing, and performance of the apparatus that is built, including the maintenance of paper and CAD drawings and the use of paper and electronic scientific logbooks.
Arrange for maintenance and repair of research, fabrication, and test equipment.
Order raw materials and fabricated assemblies from vendors subject to University procurement policy.
Check and maintain safety equipment/procedures and up-to-date material safety data sheets.
Train and supervise hourly student and staff assistants to effectively and safely carry out the research program.
May require travel to off-site laboratories.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or closely related degree.
Minimum two years’ experience in the design and fabrication of high precision particle detectors including scintillation devices, PMT technology, generating detailed production drawings and working with fabrication and machine shops both external and in house.
Experience in generating CAD models and some familiarity with cryogenic systems.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the assembly operation and maintenance of ultra-high-vacuum pumping systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform significant mechanical procedures, ranging from the assembly of intricate and delicate one-of-a-kind devices to the setting up and management of a student-manned assembly lines for mass production, and to the rigging and construction of large (multi-story), heavy (100-ton) devices.
Ability to use laboratory tools, standard shop tools, machine tools, welders’ and glass blowing equipment as listed above.
Familiarity with University administrative policies and procedures, including acquisition of materials and services, timesheets, and shop administration.
Outstanding communication skills are required, particularly in communicating technical information and ideas.
Interpersonal skills to help bring about professional working relationships with other technical support and research personnel.
The ability to work as a member of a team to achieve the research goals of the nuclear physics group.
Ability to travel to off-site laboratories.
Appointment Information This is a full-time academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis.
The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date.
Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.
The minimum salary is $75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employees hired into this position will be expected to work onsite on a full-time basis.
Work authorization is not available for this position.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 14, 2024.
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.
Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references.
Applications not submitted through https://jobs.
illinois.
edu will not be considered.
For further information about this specific position, please contact Stephanie Swearingen at sswearin@illinois.
edu.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.
edu.
Requisition ID: 1021361 Job Category: Research Apply at: https://jobs.
illinois.
edu
The Research Engineer is responsible for implementing technical operations, including the design and fabrication of equipment and the training and supervision of students and staff for the Nuclear Physics Group's research projects.
The Research Engineer is expected to bring creativity and design capabilities to the tasks and to work together with the lead project scientists and professors to solve highly complex technical problems to enable nuclear physics research.
Duties and Responsibilities: Design, construct, assemble, test, and operate apparatus to be used in nuclear physics research in consultation with faculty and in coordination with research and engineering staff at the University of Illinois and at other research facilities and national laboratories.
Though not limited to the following, this activity will apply specifically to: Engineering design, procurement and assembly of apparatus used in research labs and institutions on site or remote used in physics research.
Computer-aided design and manufacturing of components for research apparatus.
Cryogenic equipment.
Nuclear radiation detectors based on all technologies commonly in use in nuclear and particle physics experiments.
Development of new types of nuclear radiation detectors and targets used in fixed target and accelerator research.
High- and low-pressure gas mixing and control systems.
Ultra-high vacuum systems and associated interconnects and vacuum measurement devices including helium leak checking after assembly.
Electronic circuits.
Design of electronics for slow controls.
Programming language skills.
Be trained in the use of machine shop equipment including mills and lathes.
Fabricate, modify, redesign, or repair research and experimental equipment.
The research engineer must be able to employ the following equipment and methods to carry out these responsibilities, and must be able to master the use of other research and fabrication equipment as required: Software and hardware maintenance and upgrades for computers for data-acquisition and for general use Electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and voltmeters.
Brazing and soldering.
Use of milling machines and lathes and all other standard shop tools (drill presses, belt sanders, band saws, etc.
).
Design or modify devices to solve specific research problems based on an oral description of the issues and requirements.
Continuously acquire additional new skills and techniques as needed to support the nuclear physics group Serve as a liaison among engineering consultants, external shop fabrication facilities, and faculty researchers for design and manufacture of apparatus to be used in nuclear physics research.
Participate in research projects, including operating experimental equipment, taking and recording data, maintaining the research record, and collaborating in basic research Provide complete documentation, at the level required for publication of results in the peer-reviewed literature, of the assembly, testing, and performance of the apparatus that is built, including the maintenance of paper and CAD drawings and the use of paper and electronic scientific logbooks.
Arrange for maintenance and repair of research, fabrication, and test equipment.
Order raw materials and fabricated assemblies from vendors subject to University procurement policy.
Check and maintain safety equipment/procedures and up-to-date material safety data sheets.
Train and supervise hourly student and staff assistants to effectively and safely carry out the research program.
May require travel to off-site laboratories.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or closely related degree.
Minimum two years’ experience in the design and fabrication of high precision particle detectors including scintillation devices, PMT technology, generating detailed production drawings and working with fabrication and machine shops both external and in house.
Experience in generating CAD models and some familiarity with cryogenic systems.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the assembly operation and maintenance of ultra-high-vacuum pumping systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform significant mechanical procedures, ranging from the assembly of intricate and delicate one-of-a-kind devices to the setting up and management of a student-manned assembly lines for mass production, and to the rigging and construction of large (multi-story), heavy (100-ton) devices.
Ability to use laboratory tools, standard shop tools, machine tools, welders’ and glass blowing equipment as listed above.
Familiarity with University administrative policies and procedures, including acquisition of materials and services, timesheets, and shop administration.
Outstanding communication skills are required, particularly in communicating technical information and ideas.
Interpersonal skills to help bring about professional working relationships with other technical support and research personnel.
The ability to work as a member of a team to achieve the research goals of the nuclear physics group.
Ability to travel to off-site laboratories.
Appointment Information This is a full-time academic professional position appointed on a 12-month service basis.
The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date.
Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.
The minimum salary is $75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employees hired into this position will be expected to work onsite on a full-time basis.
Work authorization is not available for this position.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 14, 2024.
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.
Please upload your cover letter, resume, and names/contact information for three references.
Applications not submitted through https://jobs.
illinois.
edu will not be considered.
For further information about this specific position, please contact Stephanie Swearingen at sswearin@illinois.
edu.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.
Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.
edu.
Requisition ID: 1021361 Job Category: Research Apply at: https://jobs.
illinois.
edu
• Phone : (217) 333-2137
• Location : Urbana, IL
• Post ID: 9071403688
