Berkeley Lab · 4 months ago
Sr. Electronics Engineering Associate
Bay Area, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $140K/yr
4+ years expBerkeley Lab’s Engineering Division is seeking a Sr. Electronics Engineering Associate to support the Advanced Light Source (ALS) with a focus on the Equipment Protection Systems (EPS) Group. This role involves designing, testing, and integrating electrical/electronic systems, as well as managing documentation, procurement, and fabrication to ensure reliable system performance.
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Responsibilities
Support cross functional teams in the design, procurement, fabrication and testing of Equipment Protection Systems as well as general electronic systems supporting the EPS testing and operations
Support the Equipment Protection System (EPS) Electronics Engineering (EE) team in installing, testing, and commissioning new systems along with modifications on existing systems
Lead and support cross-functional project teams to execute electrical engineering coordination tasks
Develop, interpret, and revise electrical schematics and technical documentation
Create clear work instructions and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and related tools
Coordinate system installation planning, material procurement, and scheduling with trades and vendors
Troubleshoot and resolve complex operational or design issues using innovative solutions
Ensure compliance with Lab safety protocols, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements
Act as a liaison between engineering, scientific, and facilities teams to ensure effective cross-disciplinary communication
Contribute to continuous improvement of workflows, documentation, and project execution processes
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Draft and review schematics with a focus on accuracy and clarity
Write concise and actionable work instructions based on existing designs for trades personnel
Oversee project task coordination and follow-through to completion
Manage materials procurement and inventory for assigned systems
Coordinate and support system installations to meet project timelines
Conduct quality assurance (QA) on as-built installations and document necessary changes
Qualification
Required
Minimum: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
4+ years of work experience in a related field
Electrical drawing and CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD / Bluebeam / KiCAD or equivalent)
Broad electronics backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to lead or support multi-phase engineering projects, particularly within scientific or highly technical environments (e.g., national labs, accelerators, or large research facilities)
Experience with preparing technical documentation, work instructions, and as-built drawings
Familiarity with electrical codes and safety standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70E)
Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Thorough understanding of sensors, switches, valves, and other components used in industrial automation
Chassis design and rack design / layout
Adept documentation management skills
LOTO & electrical safety
Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, system integration, and troubleshooting
Demonstrated experience with project leadership and coordination of cross-functional teammates
Electrical systems and engineering best practices
Preferred
Experience with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) from various vendors like Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Automation Direct
Working knowledge of HMI (Human Machine Interface), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, and DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
Knowledge of industrial networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet, DH+) and communication standards
Designing and/or installing complex electrical systems
Troubleshooting control systems
JIRA (or similar project/task-tracking tool)
Company
Berkeley Lab
Berkeley Lab is a national laboratory that creates advanced new tools for scientific discovery.
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