Controls Technician

Summary/Objective

Design, build, and test control systems for superconducting particle accelerators and periphery equipment with an emphasis on robust designs that can operate long-term in a challenging production environment.

Essential Functions

• Possesses general knowledge of various hardware and software used in the control of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Applies understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Ladder Logic, and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) to design, modify or improve control systems.
• Performs work of moderate complexity involving incumbent's plan and carry out the assignments in conformance with accepted policies and practices.
• Typically adheres to instructions, policies, precedents, and guidelines in exercising judgment to resolve commonly encountered work problems.

Competencies

• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Technical documentation skills.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong cause-effect analytical abilities to solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Physical Demands

The position operates in a professional office and industrial environments which includes the use of standard office equipment and/or machinery related to the production of medical isotopes.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to (20 - 50) pounds.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.