Laboratory Engineer Senior

Laboratory Engineer SeniorApply NowHow to ApplyA cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.SummaryThe ZEUS Laser Facility in the College of Engineering is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Laser Engineer Senior will maintain the day-to-day operations of the ZEUS laser system and assist in the operation of the ZEUS target areas technical and project support for current and future high power laser experiments and instrument development projects.The ZEUS laser facility is a high power laser facility at the UM College of Engineering funded by the National Science Foundation that serves as a user facility for scientists from academia and national laboratories from around the world. When it becomes fully operational in 2024 it will be the highest power laser system in the US. As part of its mission the facility provides technical support and instrumentation development for experiments conducted at ZEUS as well as at other laser facilities.Mission StatementMichigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nation's number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/ .The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/Why Work at Michigan?In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous time off

A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Maternity and Parental Leave

ResponsibilitiesActively participate in the alignment, operation and maintenance of the ZEUS laser facility.Other responsibilities include the ability to:

High power (Class IV) laser alignment, operation and maintenance

Inspect, disassemble, repair, refurbish and test laser optics and optical assemblies in a controlled laboratory environment

Perform inspections, repairs, alignments, calibrations, and other testing of laboratory equipment

Participate in installation, testing, and commissioning of the ZEUS vacuum system

Maintain ZEUS vacuum systems including roughing vacuum pumps, turbo pumps and vacuum gauges

Develop quotes, order parts for laser and vacuum systems

Perform and coordinate written and verbal communications regarding laser and optical systems

Perform, review, and maintain data entry for operational log systems

Properly use and maintain cleanroom facility and equipment

Read, understand, and maintain library of documentation on lasers and optics, and laboratory diagnostic and vacuum equipment

Train new staff members and student on laser operation, optics handling practices and maintenance procedures

Occasionally operate and maintain machine shop equipment

Occasionally program in CAD/CAM using proprietary software

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in physics, optics or engineering with 5 or more years of full-time laboratory work experience.

Experience with vacuum systems, vacuum components, instrumentation and associated test equipment (e.g., leak detectors, RGA's etc.).

Problem-solving skills, including the demonstrated ability to synthesize ideas, anticipate next steps and prioritize important decisions.

Proven ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff and students.

Good organizational and prioritizing skills.

Attention to details in workplace, especially with optics.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

Able to effectively use the internet.

Proficient in the use of a wide variety of hand tools and testing equipment.

Able to use chemical solvents including but not limited to acetic aide, acetone, and isopropyl alcohol while performing daily duties.

Proficient in reading and comprehending technical information as presented in equipment manuals or in electronic media.

Ability to accurately document technical data.

Experience performing physical job tasks safely. This includes but is not limited to moving and transporting equipment up to 50lbs, and pushing and pulling up to 35 pounds, positioning to service and maintain equipment and can be in a stationary position (up to 8 hours).

Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Resourceful; able to discern who to call for assistance based on the technical situation at hand.

Desired Qualifications

Masters or PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, or Optics

Using and troubleshooting with oscillators and chirped pulse amplifiers (CPA)

Extensive knowledge with components and specifications in optics and opto-mechanics

Experience with writing publications

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