Experimental Physics and
Industrial Control System

Applications/Controls Engineer (I-6) / Advanced Applications/Controls Engineer (I-7) - 24 month term

 

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

 

The successful candidate will provide support for the design, implementation, integration, and commissioning of instrumentation for the beam lines and experimental end stations. The position requires the engineer to provide 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 three (3) years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and motion control solutions
• 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

• Ability to tuning and troubleshoot motor controls

 

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 # .

 

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