Industrial Controls Engineer

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position does not provide relocation, or sponsorship.

About the role:
Fermilab's Accelerator Division (AD) Systems Engineering Group is seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer. This position is an electronics hardware engineering position responsible for the design, deployment, and maintenance of electronics hardware for the Fermilab Accelerator Control System. This position primarily involves industrial controls for systems such as cooling water, accelerator vacuum, and stepper motors for movable devices.

What your day-to-day as an Industrial Controls Engineer at Fermilab will look like:

• Analyze data and perform engineering calculations.
• Develop designs of specific parts, components, or phases of a project or system.
• Apply a variety of standard engineering techniques to assignments with clear and specified objectives.
• With guidance from more senior colleagues, participate in the full lifecycle of systems: conceptual realization, design, review, procurement, installation and configuration, testing, operation, and maintenance.
• Assist in the development of cost and labor estimates, and monitoring of budgetary obligations.
• Serve on safety panels, review committees, and other subcommittees as assigned.
• Provide technical direction to drafters, designers, engineering associates, technicians, or colleague engineers as assigned.
• Participate in technical conferences and publication.
• Abide by and be responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations pertinent to this position.

Essential Competencies and Attributes for Success:

• Bachelor's (minimum) in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Basic professional knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for the engineering discipline. Possess ability to perform basic engineering design solutions and techniques.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Computer (PLC) design and programming, which is required for this position.
• Experience with motion control systems, particularly stepper motors, which is desirable.
• Experience with the Fermilab accelerator complex and control system, which is desirable.
• Familiarity with computer programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, Rust, etc., is a plus.
• An applicant capable of qualifying and training for ODH, Radiation Worker, and Controlled access environments.
  

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care
  

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
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What To Expect Next:
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