Our client is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, and the South Pole.

We are strategic risk takers, innovators, and collaborators. We are engineers, scientists, technicians, administrative professionals. We are 1,800 employees advancing knowledge for the benefit of humankind. The lab has been at the forefront of particle physics for more than 50 years. We build world-leading accelerators and detectors to conduct some of the most advanced particle physics experiments possible. We collect and analyze the data from those experiments with some of the most powerful computers in the world. We conduct this research on a 6,800-acre prairie, 35 miles outside Chicago, a treasure that has been designated a National Environmental Research Park.

The Lab Accelerator Division (AD) supports active particle accelerators and the development of future high-energy physics machines.  The Mechanical Support Department is comprised of a diverse team of talented and dedicated mechanical engineers, CAD designers, and technicians and seeks an experienced Cleanroom Technician to join the team.  As a member of the team, the selected individual will be involved primarily with the superconducting RF test facility, which operates state-of-the-art cryomodule test stations in support of next generation particle accelerators such as PIP-II and LCLS-II-HE.  Responsibilities also include occasionally working with other groups and in accelerator enclosures. 

Under limited supervision and based on extensive experience, academic study, and/or expertise, provides complex technical support for an area of assignment, typically an experimental or support group. Depending on the area of assignment, fabricates, sets-up, calibrates, operates, tests, repairs, and modifies a wide variety of complex electrical-electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices, or performs ES&H duties including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys. As assigned, will perform some or all of the following duties:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fabricates, assembles, installs, calibrates, and removes a variety of complex electrical and/or mechanical devices, parts, controls and sub-assemblies for Laboratory projects/equipment in the area of assignment based on drawings, diagrams and schematics. Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment for the area of assignment. Prepares set-up for testing phases of equipment. Prepares and tests equipment for operation using appropriate diagnostic software.
• Generates, or assists in generating Hazard Analyses for work requiring such.
• Writes best practice procedures and documentation for all finished work. Enters relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook(s). Produces reports as assigned. Electronically prepares and compiles technical data and safety records for equipment in area of assignment using databases, spreadsheets and other appropriate computing software and programs.
• Performs preventive and complex maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment, troubleshooting of problems and repairs as needed. Responds to and leads operational and emergency requirements of area.
• Conducts periodic safety inspections of area of assignment. Assists in performing radioactive and chemical waste pick-ups, waste segregation, and related documentation. Prepares waste for disposal and packages waste for shipment.
• Procures and maintains inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment for area of assignment.
• Assists in the design and development of equipment and systems including providing engineering support activities to assigned projects or tasks.
• Directs and assists the work of lower level technicians. As assigned, serves as the lead technician or shift supervisor for specific group projects or tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, Laboratory policies, procedures and practices pertinent to this position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent) plus 6+ years of extensive experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices and procedures.
May be required to legally operate a government vehicle. Under limited supervision and based on extensive experience, academic study, and/or expertise, provides complex technical support for an area of assignment, typically an experimental or support group. Depending on the area of assignment, fabricates, sets-up, calibrates, operates, tests, repairs, and modifies a wide variety of complex electrical-electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices, or performs ES&H duties including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys. As assigned, will perform some or all of the following duties: