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Fermilab · 2 weeks ago

Data Acquisition and Control Hardware Engineer

Batavia

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $141K/yr

6+ years exp

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. They are seeking a Data Acquisition & Control Hardware Engineer to assist with the modernization of control system hardware across various projects, involving engineering tasks such as design, development, and project management.

BiotechnologyClean EnergyCleanTechEnergy

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Analyzes data and performs engineering calculations. Develops designs of specific parts, components, or phases of a project

Develops specifications, designs, and documents for complex and perhaps major engineering design solutions. Work involves applying a variety of standard to moderately complex engineering techniques to assignments which have clear and specified objectives

Collaborates with subsystem managers, engages with legacy system experts to verify requirements and hardware functionality, and provides technical leadership to teams working on system modernization and electronics upgrades

Conducts functional analyses of existing control system hardware

Leads in-house designs for hardware

Collaborates with ACORN Project and Controls Department staff on the integration of new hardware into a fully functioning accelerator control system, including full system testing and commissioning

Advises subsystem managers on strategic decisions for using commercial items versus in-house designs

Plans medium to large projects from inception to completion and brings them to operating status. Estimates manpower, schedules work, coordinates and directs technicians

Presents material as part of technical design reviews and project reviews

Takes a lead role in procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, and operation

Assists with or leads the development of cost estimates, as well as the monitoring of budgetary obligations, particularly in the context of a DOE 413.3B project

With oversight, may review and approve work before resources are committed, ensuring conformance to specifications and cost/time constraints

With review and approval of supervisor, commits hardware and financial resources, ensuring conformance to specifications and cost/time constraints

Serves on or leads safety panels, review committees, and other subcommittees as assigned

Provides technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates, technicians, or less senior engineers, as assigned. Coordinates and/or supervises technicians and other engineers, as assigned

May participate in technical conferences and publication

May provide supervision or leadership of a team including hiring, promotions, performance reviews, training, disciplinary actions, team exits, and other duties as assigned

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position

Qualification

Digital circuit designAnalog circuit designFPGA developmentSystem on Chip architecturesElectrical schematics interpretationProject managementLife cycle managementPower electronicsRequirements managementTechnical documentation

Required

Bachelor's in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 6+ years of engineering experience, or a Master's or PhD in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 4+ years of engineering experience

Knowledge of digital and analog circuit design and simulation

Knowledge of FPGA development and System on Chip architectures

Ability to interpret and analyze electrical schematics and technical documentation for existing analog and digital subsystems

Experience with developing standards and documentation