Fermilab · 7 hours ago
Industrial Controls Engineer
Batavia, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$71K/yr - $101K/yrFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. They are seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer responsible for the design, deployment, and maintenance of electronics hardware for the Fermilab Accelerator Control System, focusing on industrial controls for various systems.
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Responsibilities
Analyze data and perform engineering calculations
Develop designs of specific parts, components, or phases of a project or system
Apply a variety of standard engineering techniques to assignments with clear and specified objectives
With guidance from more senior colleagues, participate in the full lifecycle of systems: conceptual realization, design, review, procurement, installation and configuration, testing, operation, and maintenance
Assist in the development of cost and labor estimates, and monitoring of budgetary obligations
Serve on safety panels, review committees, and other subcommittees as assigned
Provide technical direction to drafters, designers, engineering associates, technicians, or colleague engineers as assigned
Participate in technical conferences and publication
Abide by and be responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations pertinent to this position
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's (minimum) in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution
Basic professional knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for the engineering discipline
Possess ability to perform basic engineering design solutions and techniques
Experience with Programmable Logic Computer (PLC) design and programming, which is required for this position
An applicant capable of qualifying and training for ODH, Radiation Worker, and Controlled access environments
Preferred
Experience with motion control systems, particularly stepper motors, which is desirable
Experience with the Fermilab accelerator complex and control system, which is desirable
Familiarity with computer programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, Rust, etc., is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Onsite day care
Company
Fermilab
Fermilab is an American particle physics and accelerator laboratory dedicated to exploring high-energy physics.
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-11-04Grant· $260M
Leadership Team
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Krysia Jacobs
Deputy CIO
Tammy Whited
Enterprise Architecture Department Head, Principal Enterprise Architect
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