Experimental Physics and
Industrial Control System

Sr. Applications/Controls Engineer (I-8) / Applications/Controls Architect (I-9) - 24 month term

 

This position provides expert support for motion control, anxillary I/O, end station instrumentation, and detector integration for the construction of NSLS-II beamlines.

 

Responsibilities including providing the lead support for the design, implementation, integration, and commissioning of instrumentation for the beam lines and experimental end stations. The successful candidate is required to provide expert motion control using the Delta Tau motion controllers, PLC programming in the Allen Bradley PLCs, detector integration using area Detector, and integration of all signals into EPICS.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related discipline
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and motion control solutions
• Ability to tuning and troubleshoot motor controls
• Knowledge of programming in C/C++/Python
• Software development in UNIX
• Knowledge of instrumentation, PLCs, or industrial controls
• Ability to work with a diverse group of technical team members.

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated skills in EPICS V3 and RTEMS/vxWorks
• Knowledge of the Delta Tau motor controller and Allen Bradley PLC programming
• Experience in data acquisition

 

Other Information:

 

The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate grade level dependent upon depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills he or she brings to the position, as well as the amount of relevant experience.

 

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.  Our benefits program includes but is not limited to:

• Medical Plans
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Dental Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Plan
• On-site Child Development Center, Swimming Pool, Weight room Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits.

 

We invite you to consider Brookhaven National Laboratory for employment. To be considered for this position, apply online at www.bnl.gov and click Jobs, then sort by job ID and apply to job # 427.

 

BNL is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. 

 

BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

 

*VEVRAA Federal Contractor

 

 

 

 

Program Manager, NSLS-II Controls

 

The NSLS-II recently completed construction and is on course to be the world’s brightest source of synchrotron light. The NSLS-II will support the nation’s scientific mission by providing the most advanced tools for discovery class science in condensed matter and materials physics, chemistry, and biology – science that ultimately will enhance national and energy security and help drive abundant, safe, and clean energy technologies. NSLS-II will fuel major advances in materials that will enable new energy technologies – such as nanocatalyst-based fuel cells; the widespread, economical use of solar energy; the use of high temperature superconductors in a high capacity and high reliability electric grid; advanced electrical storage systems for transportation and harnessing intermittent renewable energy sources; and the development of the next generation of nuclear power systems.

 

The NSLS-II Photon Science Division is searching for an experienced, ambitious and energetic Controls Systems Program Manager to provide leadership for the groups in the Photon Science Division that develop and maintain the NSLS-II controls systems.   The role includes leadership responsibility for all accelerator system controls; beamline and experiment controls; experimental data acquisition and analysis,  scientific computing and the NSLS-II controls infrastructure.  The Program Manager will  establish the vision for development and maintenance of the facility’s control systems and identifies the resources required to accomplish these goals. 

 

Responsibilities include:

• Managing and directing the groups engaged in all aspects of the NSLS-II accelerator control systems which include the Injection Systems and Storage Ring Systems.
• Managing and directing the groups engaged in developing NSLS-II beamline controls comprising instrumentation integration, device controls and automation.
• Ensuring that the data acquisition, data visualization and analysis, data management, and scientific computing solutions match NSLS-II needs.
• Managing the development and maintenance of the NSLS-II controls infrastructure – both hardware and software components. Integrating applications and technology platforms as required. 
• Directing the design, development, and implementation of new controls systems and approaches for beamlines and accelerator systems. 
• Evaluating leading edge technologies and resolving cross-technology and cross-platform issues to meet project and operating requirements.
• Oversight of the controls group operations budget and managing a diverse talented team.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 12 years related work experience showing progressive responsibility that includes demonstrated deployment or management of advanced, distributed controls systems. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or closely related field. 
• Successful supervisory or management experience, preferably in a large scale research facility. 
• Project management experience, preferably in an operational and/or commissioning environment, demonstrating ability to meet competing schedules and demands
• Strong conceptual and problem solving skills as well as the ability to identify and implement solutions to improve performance and efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Advanced Degree (Master’s or PhD) in related technical field.

• Experience with accelerator and/or scientific experiment automation, control system design, diagnostic design.
• Experience with building and operating large data collection and processing systems
• Knowledge and experience of EPICS is highly desirable.
• Working experience in a Scientific user facility or large research enterprise
• Experience with modern programming languages and computing environments.
• Development and/or operation of advanced computing facilities.

 

Other Information:

 

The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate grade level dependent upon depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills he or she brings to the position, as well as the amount of relevant experience. 

 

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.  Our benefits program includes but is not limited to:

• Medical Plans
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Dental Plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Plan
• On-site Child Development Center, Swimming Pool, Weight room Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits.

 

We invite you to consider Brookhaven National Laboratory for employment. To be considered for this position, apply online at www.bnl.gov and click Jobs, then sort by job ID and apply to job # 429.

 

BNL is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. 

 

BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

 

*VEVRAA Federal Contractor

 

Peter J. Esposito

Brookhaven National Laboratory

[email protected]

(631) 344-2674