Electronics Engineering Technologist

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Posted: 11-Jun-26

Location: Berkeley, California

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring an Electronics Engineering Technologist within the Engineering division. This position will support operations at the 88-Inch Cyclotron, a key experimental user facility for nuclear science and applied physics research.

The Electronics Engineering Technologist will perform wide-range technical support in the field of electronics fabrication and installation in an accelerator environment. Layout, fabricate and install a broad variety of general electronics hardware, including chassis fabrication, wiring, cabling, printed circuit board loading and equipment installation. Perform measurements and calculations necessary to achieve desired results.

You will:

• Fabricate and/or install complex electronics hardware including chassis, instruments, printed circuit boards, cables, wiring harnesses, equipment racks and consoles, and control and instrumentation inter-connect cabling systems.
• Operate hand, power and machine tools of the trade.
• Read and interpret schematics, sketches, parts lists, and component layout diagrams.
• Follow generalized written or verbal instructions. Select appropriate components, packaging enclosures and manufacturing techniques and procedures. Implement appropriate codes and standards associated with the trade.
• Interact with engineers, designers and electronics coordinators on matters relating to finished product design, technical performance and documentation criteria. Provide input to cost estimates and production/installation scheduling.
• Perform all duties in compliance with applicable Environment, Health and Safety rules and regulations as described in LBL Pub-3000 and other related documents. Proactively promote and participate in matters relating to safety and environmentally sensitive work practices.
• Participate in various formal ES&H training activities as required by specific duties and responsibilities.
• Support Lab-wide and Engineering Division Workplace goals. Be sensitive to the needs of all employees and contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a nurturing work environment.

Requirements:

Level 2:

• Understanding of electronics fabrication and installation techniques, procedures, codes and quality standards.
• Work experience in fabricating and installing the full spectrum of general electronics hardware and systems.
• Ability to successfully accomplish assignments under only general guidance and limited supervision.
• Knowledge of and ability to use appropriate hand power and machine tools of the trade.
• Ability to perform design layouts requiring general measurements and calculations.
• Ability to read and correctly interpret schematics, sketches, parts lists, and component layout diagrams.
• Color vision sufficient to discern wiring and component color codes, and safety related colored signs, lamps and warning devices.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work from heights and confined spaces, and lift 23 kg (50 lbs.).

In addition to the above, level 3:

• Minimum of 4-6 years of related work experience in performing advanced technical support in the field of electronics test, maintenance and development.
• Advanced understanding of electronics theory, electro-mechanical, scientific principles, and mathematics.
• Experience and ability to use complex test equipment, diagnostic routines and procedures and appropriate hand, and power tools of the trade.
• Experience operating a variety of electronics test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital and analog multimeters, function generators and pulse generators.