Florida State University · 1 day ago
Technical Designer Level II - IV - DC Field Facility (NHMFL)
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expFlorida State University is one of the nation's elite research universities, and they are seeking a Technical Designer Level II - IV for their National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. The role involves preparing and monitoring dilution refrigerators, collaborating with engineers and scientists to design low-temperature hardware, and instructing users on safe operation of cryostats and related systems.
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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
Required
Bachelor's degree and three years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to seven years
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
Benefits
Robust Total Rewards package
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Florida State University
Florida State University is an American public space-grant and sea-grant research uivnersity.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$108.2MKey Investors
National Science FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-23Grant· $6M
2023-01-27Grant· $72.7M
2021-10-14Grant· $14.5M
Leadership Team
Ebe Randeree
Associate Dean. College of Communication & Information
Jeff Latimer
Director of IT for College of Medicine and FSU Health
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