Manage and support laboratory equipment installations across multiple campuses, ensuring technical specifications and project budgets are met while adhering to safety standards.
General Description:
Provide Equipment Engineering and project management support for new laboratory equipment installations and equipment moves. Consult on new laboratory projects, Facilities infrastructure projects and abatement. This position will include working on multiple HRL campuses and remote work, expectations set based on the job assignment.
Essential Duties:
Planning and installation of capital laboratory equipment. This includes but is not limited to the following:
Provide input on equipment moves and installation costs for the Facilities project budgets
Develop and update lab CAD drawings to determine floor space, provide utility specifications and information on tool clearance for access, egress and service areas for the equipment
With EH&S, review and recommend abatement requirements for equipment with specialty gases monitored by AQMD and require special permits
Team with HRL Facilities Engineers and Project Managers to generate RFP/RFQs, job walks and award construction contractors for each project assigned
Review and provide input on new equipment specifications to verify if the requested equipment will meet the performance standards of request
Work with the Facilities Project Managers, Shipping and Receiving, and Laboratory staff to coordinate tool installation dates
Write Maintenance Procedures for new equipment; specifically start up and shut down procedures
Recommend, in writing, spare parts and consumables
Required Skills:
This candidate must be proficient in Auto Cad and PLC programming.
A strong background in electronics and wiring.
Ability to read and prepare electronic schematics
Ability to read technical equipment specifications and write maintenance procedures
Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Required Education:
AS or BS Engineering Degree or 15 years minimum experience troubleshooting and repairing the following:
Process Vacuum Equipment
Installing Equipment
Understanding Vacuum Technology
Electronic Trouble Shooting
Working with PLC’s, Abatement Technology, Environmental Monitoring Systems
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands of the duties described above must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Special Requirements:
Must have valid Driver’s License
US Citizenship
Must also have ability to obtain and maintain a Secret and or TS Clearance
Compensation:
The pay range for this position is $63.83 - $79.80 per hour + bonus + benefits.
Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Top Skills
Autocad
MS Office
Plc Programming
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