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ENGINEERING PHYSICIST

Batavia, IL

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We Are

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 at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, and the South Pole!

Fermilab’s Accelerator Division External Beam Delivery Department is seeking an Engineering Physicist. Under the general direction of a more senior Engineering Physicist, Engineer, or Scientist, the selected candidate will have operational responsibilities in the 400 MeV Test Area. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, developing run plans in conjunction with facility staff and end-users; coordinating beam delivery with the accelerator and operations departments; assurance of quality beam; coordination of maintenance and support with other departments. Evaluates findings and develops plans and improvements to meet project or operation goals that bring a project to operating status; or facilitates an operation that routinely requires understanding and application of the above designs.

You Will

Design and develop equipment or sub-systems, including specification of components and performance verification requirements.
Operate facilities or complex equipment to perform data collection and tests.
Monitor tests and examines operations of facilities to isolate and define problems with proper functioning of equipment and to ensure efficient functioning and conformance with Safety specifications and regulations.
Develop plans to monitor the operation and maintenance of equipment used in advanced physics measurements or detector development at the sub-system level, detecting trends and debugging equipment.
Plan and assist in inquiries to discover facts or to test hypotheses concerning the equipment or system in assigned area.
Evaluate findings and develops plans and improvements to meet project or operation goals that bring a project to operating status.
Detect irregularities of a system through a complete understanding of a system and its subsystems.
Interact with other specialists to coordinate the modification and repair of the system and to propose new, improved or upgraded systems.
Select and apply appropriate engineering standards to meet assignment objectives.
Determine measurement/tests needed to evaluate system performance.
Implement modest changes in scope as required according to predefined change control procedures based on analytical results.
We Are Looking For

Master’s degree in physics or engineering physics or related field.
Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in physics or engineering and a strong aptitude for math
A self-motivator who has critical thinking skills and an interest in providing support to HEP experiments.
Proven ability to work effectively under the requirements of schedules and shifting priorities
Field experience coordinating technical staff (e.g., scheduling, setting priorities, etc.)
Ability to effectively communicate in English with technical personnel, non-technical personnel and users.
Ability to work within a team atmosphere
Contribute effectively within a diverse workforce and upholds Fermilab’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Relocation is available for this position.

Human Factors: Heavy Lifting, Heights, Mental Concentration, Standing, Tight Work Schedule, Visually Demanding

Ability and willingness to work additional hours beyond the normal workday and respond to call-ins based on operational needs.
Ability to legally operate cars and light trucks.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs of up to fifteen (15) flights (i.e., ~ 225 steps).
Ability to traverse uneven, slippery surfaces.
Ability to become ODH certified.
Ability to work underground.
Chemical Factors: Dust, Lead,

Physical Factors: High Voltage,

Personal Protective Equipment: Eye/Face Protection, Foot Protection, Hand Protection

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is critical to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most talented people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factor.