Flexible Ink Lab Technician Jobs in Rochester, NY

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This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, or sponsorship assistance.

About the Role:
Fermilab is seeking a Senior Electronic Mechanical Technician within our Power Supply Maintenance Group. This person under general supervision, provides moderately complex technical support for an assigned area, typically an experimental or support group.

What your day-to-day as a Senior Electronic Mechanical Technician will look like:

• Fabricates, sets-up, calibrates, operates, tests, repairs, and/or modifies a wide variety of complex electrical/electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices for Laboratory projects/equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics.

• Acts as a visible subject matter expert or point person for technical issues in the assigned area. Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment. Prepares set-up for testing phases of equipment. Prepares and tests equipment for operation using appropriate diagnostic software.

• Writes best practice procedures and documentation for all finished work. Enters relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook.

• Produces reports as assigned. Electronically prepares and compiles technical data and safety records for equipment using databases, spreadsheets, and other appropriate computing software and programs.

• Provides complex technical support and maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area. Troubleshoots problems and repairs as needed.

• Performs ES&H duties, including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys.

• Conducts periodic safety inspections of assigned area, including generation of hazard analyses. Assists in performing radioactive and chemical waste pick-ups, waste segregation, and related documentation. Prepares waste for disposal and packages waste for shipment.

• Responds to and leads operational and emergency requirements. May be required to work off-hour shifts or respond to emergency call-ins.

• Procures and maintains inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment.

• Assists in the design and development of equipment and systems including providing engineering support activities to assigned projects or tasks.

• Directs, mentors, and/or guides the work of other technicians or contractors. As assigned, serves as the lead technician or shift supervisor for specific group projects or tasks.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Essential Competencies and Attributes for Success:

• HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent) plus 7+ years of extensive related experience or 5+ years' experience at a DOE laboratory or in a technical skill of strategic importance to the Lab's mission (e.g., cryo, radio frequency, radiation protection, clean room, etc.).

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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.
  

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid time off

• Life insurance

• Short and Long-term disability insurance

• Retirement benefits

• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

HSPD-12

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.