Job description

Essential Duties
- Assemble, align, test and document complex experimental laser - systems involving Nd:YAG Lasers, CW and pulsed lasers, diagnostic and control instrumentation and associated electro-optic hardware
- Support the setup, operation and maintenance of a large complex laser facility, including the configuration, execution and data acquisition of complex laser plasma interaction experiments
- Identify associated optical components as well as beam diagnostic assemblies to solve a variety of engineering problems associated with laser and diagnostic systems
- Independently set-up, align and debug optical systems in the solution of opto-mechanical problems
- Work on design, specification, assembly integration, operation, maintenance, data gathering and documentation of complex optical and laser systems and experiments
- Working with large computer control system, through a graphical user interface, to operate and maintain a large, complex laser experimental facility
- Interact with project leaders to determine priorities, schedules and manpower requirements
- Develop and document system operation and test procedures
- Will provide adjustments using Graphic User Interfaces (GUI’s)
- Follow and adhere to written, operational and safety procedures in the course of completing job assignments
- Perform all assignments in accordance with ESH&Q, Security and business practice requirements and policies

Marginal Duties
- May occasionally work in Beryllium contaminated areas
- May work in areas where respirator use may be required

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- AA in Laser and Electro-Optics, Mechanical or Electrical Technologies or an equivalent combination of 2+ years of education and experience related to the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities below.
- Experience with laser electro-optical diagnostic instrumentation used in a scientific research laboratory (oscilloscopes, interferometers, spectrometers, photometers, etc.)
- Experience with moderately complex optical systems
- Experience with optical components such as lenses, mirrors, polarizers and waveplates
- Experience using computer control and data acquisition systems
- Extensive knowledge of the operating principals of lasers, electronics, mechanical design/fabrication and/or opto-mechanical mechanisms
- Experience working in a team environment
- Ability to learn technical background using computer control and data acquisition systems or similar large system
- Ability to recognize and decipher technical data
- Understanding of remote control of opto-mechanical devices using computer based systems or remote hardware
- Ability to adapt to system changes, upgrades and processes to complete experiments
- Must be able to use a respirator, work in confined spaces, lift and push 50 pounds, use portable ladders, and work from various heights

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Experience in laser alignment, laser beam spatial, temporal and spectral characterization, optical, opto-mechanical and electro-optical design
- Experience designing opto-mechanical components or systems
- Experience performing experiments in a complex research laboratory
- Experience with operation and maintenance of vacuum systems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x12

Work Location: One location

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