Experimental Physics and
Industrial Control System

Eric Berryman <[email protected]> · Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:45:56 -0700

Hello!

There is a new job posting at NSCL and FRIB (Michigan State University).

I've attached the posting and the link, to those that would interested.

Thank you!
Eric Berryman

Staff: High level controls engineer

http://www.nscl.msu.edu/ourlab/employment/1417

The National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) and the
Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at Michigan State University (MSU) is
searching for an experienced High Level Controls Engineer to support
the laboratory’s growing requirements. The successful candidate will
serve as the key person in developing man-machine interface software
for the higher level controls of ion sources, beam lines and
accelerator structures. Appointment level in the NSCL Continuing
Appointment system will be based on experience.
Responsibilities:
• Recommends human management interface approach and seeks
  solutions to improve the laboratory
• Shapes the controls environment and leads the development in high level
  controls
• Develops software and software activity coordination in a scientific
  research environment
• Works with software in real-time processing, distributed control
  applications, graphical user interfaces, computer graphics, scientific
  visualization and test plan development
• Collaborates with the scientific community to coordinate integration,
  development and maintenance of software
• Maintains high application programming, which may include beam
  diagnostics, such as BPMs or particle detectors, low level RF-
controls, controls of ion source systems and of beam optics components
• Makes key choices with a high-level of technical knowledge and subject
  matter expertise
• Recommends the Human Management Interface Approach and utilizes
  state of the art industry best practices
• Uses an EPICS based system
• Provides leadership to a group in this scope of work and ensures
  transition to a starter system
Required Experience:
A minimum of five years of experience designing and shaping future
control systems is required. The desired candidate should be familiar
with software such as Linux, Experimental Physics and Industrial
Control System (EPICS), C/C++, JAVA, MATLAB and IRMIS.
The primary working hours will be for normal daytime shifts.
Required Education:
Knowledge normally acquired by completing master’s degree program in
Physics is required. A PhD in Physics or Electronic Controls is
desired.
Travel time is less than 10%.
Benefits:
MSU employees receive excellent benefits including health/dental
plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational assistance.
Appointment level and compensation will be commensurate with
experience, demonstrated capability and the MSU salary structure.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.
The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of
women, persons of color, veterans and person with disabilities.
For immediate consideration, email your resume to [email protected] or
send your resume to:
Ms. Chris Townsend
HR Manager
National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1321
About NSCL:
MSU, located in East Lansing Michigan, is the nation’s eighth-largest
university and has been selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE)
to design and establish the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), a
future DOE Office of Science national user facility. FRIB will take
about a decade to build, cost approximately $550 million dollars and
adjoins the current National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory
(NSCL). NSCL is funded under a cooperative agreement with the U.S.
National Science Foundation and will continue its mission over the
next decade. NSCL/FRIB currently has over 300 employees including 31
faculty members and more than 100 graduate and undergraduate students.
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System

Experimental Physics and
Industrial Control System