Laboratory Engineer I

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Job Location (Full Address):

250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Department:
250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:
UR URG 109

Compensation Range:
$55,955.00 - $78,336.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Conducts experiments, tests, and research within a laser laboratory setting. Assists more experienced engineers or scientists in designing and setting up experiments, maintaining equipment, and collecting data. Diagnoses and performs preventative maintenance on system components including recovery, replacement, and reconfiguration of damaged sensitive components. Manages fragile targets for laser exploration. This is an onsite position 8:30a-5:30p.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Required to assemble millimeter-scale components that meet specifications
• Expected to develop innovative but practical solutions to technical problems in target assembly to enhance manufacturability
• Capable at working in cleanroom laboratory environment, using manual techniques to manipulate delicate micro-assemblies
• Ability to operate microscope in cleanroom environment
• Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Designs the sequence of production operations, specifying procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery
• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations
• Develops appropriate documentation of findings and implemented solutions and communicates results to staff
• Measures completed assemblies using metrology hardware and collects data
• Cleans, adjusts and replaces parts on lab equipment
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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