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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Technical Designer Level II - IV - DC Field Facility (NHMFL)

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is associated with Florida State University, a leading research institution. They are seeking a Technical Designer to prepare and monitor cryogenic systems, collaborate with scientists on hardware design, and instruct users on safety procedures.

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Responsibilities

Prepare, cool, and monitor dilution refrigerators and auxiliary cryostats; diagnose and correct abnormal conditions; work with visiting and in-house scientists to mount samples, wire low-noise measurement lines, and integrate custom probes and sensors while meeting stringent thermal, vibrational, and electromagnetic cleanliness requirements

Collaborate with engineers and scientists to design, assemble, and modify bespoke low-temperature hardware, including sample probes and sample platforms; configure data-acquisition and control systems and maintain instrumentation databases for DC-Field and other NHMFL project teams

Instruct external users and new staff on safe operation of cryostats, magnet systems, cryogen handling, and relevant safety procedures; serve as a technical resource for scientists and users of NHMFL systems

Specify, purchase, and track instrumentation, cryogens, and consumables; maintain accurate logbooks, calibration records, and preventive-maintenance schedules; maintain expertise in cryogenics and low-temperature measurement techniques and propose improvements to expand the facility’s capability and reliability

Qualification

CryogenicsLow-temperature measurementData-acquisition systemsInstrumentation maintenanceTechnical resource

Required

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to seven years. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

Candidates with an additional three years of related experience will be considered for levels III - VI. Each level requires an additional three years of related experience