Fermilab · 11 hours ago
Installation & Integration Technician
Batavia, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$37.67/hr - $48.70/hr
12+ years expFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Installation and Integration Technician will support and maintain complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems, involving hands-on work such as wiring, soldering, and troubleshooting.
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Responsibilities
Apply advanced technical knowledge to fabricate, assemble, calibrate, operate, test, repair, and modify complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems
Hands-on experience wiring cables, systems, and enclosures with precision, ensuring proper cable management and high-quality crimping/termination techniques
Demonstrated expertise in soldering, cable assembly, chassis wiring, and terminating fiber optic communication links
Assist in the construction and assembly of experimental and support equipment; prepare test setups and verify functionality using diagnostic tools
Familiar with standard shop tools, including drills, saws, punches, and related equipment
Support beam instrumentation operations and testing, including rack layout, cable routing, equipment setup, system integration, and performance validation
Skilled in using electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, pulse generators) for system-level troubleshooting and repair
Prepare setups for testing phases and validate operation using diagnostic tools
Develop, review, and maintain formal drawings, schematics, technical specifications, and assembly documentation
Contribute to integration documentation, QA/QC travelers, test procedures, and results to ensure traceability and compliance with quality standards
Author best-practice procedures and maintain accurate technical records in databases, spreadsheets, and logs, compile safety and technical reports
Manage procurement and inventory of technical parts, supplies, and equipment; coordinate with vendors to expedite deliveries and resolve technical issues
Ensure adherence to FESHM safety protocols, ES&H regulations, and laboratory best practices
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and documentation standards
Participate in planning and decision-making for technical projects, including design selection, layout, cost estimation, and scheduling
Available to work flexible and extended hours, including on-call support for 24/7 facility operations on a rotating basis
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualification
Required
HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent) plus 12+ years of advanced expertise and experience in a highly technical function of strategic importance to a Laboratory project or experiment (e.g., cryo, radio frequency, radiation protection, clean room, etc.)
Demonstrated and sustained experience in the assigned area
Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures from extensive experience or academic study
May be required to legally operate a government vehicle
Available to work flexible and extended hours, including on-call support for 24/7 facility operations on a rotating basis
Ensure adherence to FESHM safety protocols, ES&H regulations, and laboratory best practices
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.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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