Sr Opto-Mechanical Specialist

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY • 13h ago

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Job Location (Full Address):

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

Opening:

Worker Sub@type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Department:

250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 112

Compensation Range:

$70,197.00 - $105,295.00

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:

The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) is a unique national resource located at the University of Rochester. The LLE conducts laser research and promotes education in science and technology. MTW-OPAL is a mid-scale laser system within the laboratory and is looking to hire an Opto-Mechanical Specialist for the new MTW OPAL Target Area. Leads projects, mentors junior staff, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team tasked with designing, building, commissioning and operating the new experimental target area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work closely with the MTW-OPAL project team to establish target area requirements

Determine realistic milestones and deadlines to support commissioning experiments

Collect vendor information and generate budget summaries

Work closely with facilities, mechanical engineering, and operations to coordinate the assembly and integration of all new target area equipment

Work closely with the Laser Facility Manager and System Engineering to create and manage technical documentation to support the operation of the target area

Develop a long-term preventative maintenance plan

Work closely with the facility manager to hire and eventually manage additional operators and technicians as the target area comes online

Oversee all future target area projects

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Associates degree and 5 years of relevant experience required

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualified as a Radiation Worker at time of hire is preferred otherwise must qualify within 12 months of hire under LLE's direction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Familiarity with laser systems and safety protocols required

Strong interpersonal skills working in a team-based environment required

Ability to draw on experience to develop a vision for the target area required

Self-motivated to develop goals and work towards those goals required

High attention to detail required

Proven experience with optical, electrical, controls, and vacuum systems required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Ability to work in a cleanroom environment required

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. required

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