The Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute is looking to hire a Research Instrumentation Specialist to design and build equipment used to operate the K500 and K150 cyclotrons and all electronic and mechanical support equipment, and to perform maintenance and repairs as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to solder and use all test equipment needed to do the job.
- Experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes and various electronic test equipment.
- Technical degree in electronics.
- Experience with design and maintenance of RF systems, low voltage high current and high voltage power supplies used in the operation of Cyclotron related equipment.
- Ability to soft solder, silver solder, sheet metal work Hi power and low power rf systems like that used at the cyclotron.
- Experience with operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation.
- Ability to update electronic schematics as needed.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and emergency maintenance on all cyclotron equipment.
- Advise faculty and staff regarding operation and maintenance of scientific instrumentation.
- Provide routine operational testing.
- Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
- Develop designs and perform construction of cyclotron and lab equipment.
- Maintain schedule of submitted jobs and ensure timely completion of projects.
- Assist in training of departmental personnel in the use of all instrumentation and software.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Five years of experience in operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation.
- Ability to walk, sit stand, lift or move moderately heavy weight
- On-call availability as needed.
- Apply with a resume/cv and cover letter.
