The University of Georgia · 20 hours ago
Senior Research Engineer
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe University of Georgia is the state’s flagship university, known for its commitment to higher education. The Senior Research Engineer will work in the fields of structural biology and X-ray optical engineering, focusing on research, development, and management of programs in a Synchrotron Research Facility.
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Responsibilities
Work as part of the SER-CAT operations development team to research and propose upgrades to the various beamline automated systems
Provide engineering support for the installation and commissioning of new beamline automation equipment which includes (but not limited to) sample mounting automation and data collection/processing automation
Oversee the procurement of new beamline automation equipment and supplies
Supervise/Participate in the maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of the beamline automation hardware, which includes (but not limited to) Sample changers, Sample diffractometers and detector supports
Work as part of the SER-CAT operations development team to research and propose upgrades to the various beamline motion control systems
Supervise/Participate in the maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of the beamline motion control hardware, which includes (but not limited to) delta-tau motion controllers, various servo and stepper motors as well their associated current amplifiers and drivers
Oversee the procurement of new motion control equipment and supplies
Work as part of the SER-CAT operations development team to research and propose upgrades to the various beamline motion control systems
Supervise/Participate in the maintenance, trouble shooting and repair of the beamline control systems which include (but not limited to) Beamline equipment protection systems, which are comprised of various measurement devices from all of the beamline systems which are controlled by Allen Bradley PLCs
The candidate will use CAD/CAM systems for the design/implementation of beamline components and design/fabrication, and installation and other experimental components
Supervise/Participate in the documentation of new beamline capabilities
Prepares and presents technical reports, research articles and poster presentation to members, supervisors and the research community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Strong working knowledge of Synchrotron beamline components such as monochromators and sample goniometers
Strong working knowledge of common drawing package such as Auto-CAD or similar
Strong working knowledge of cryogenic systems
Strong working knowledge of vacuum technology
Strong working knowledge of servo and stepper motors and their requisite amplifiers and drivers
Strong working knowledge of control hardware for motion control such as delta-tau and galil motion controllers
Experience with experiment automation
Experience with beamline operations
Ability to lift the weight of a shipping Dewar (~40-50 lbs.) and other shipments items of similar poundage
Benefits
Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Benefits Eligible
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
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