Senior Technician, Telecommunications

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, IL

Job posting number: #7127121 (Ref:415172)

Posted: March 1, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Enterprise Communications & Cabling Infrastructure department invites you to join our team in a learning and collaborative environment. We are responsible for maintaining the Laboratory’s electrical safety supplies/equipment to conform to ANL inspections/requirements. Under the direction of engineers or chief technician, we maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair items such as computing equipment, controls system components, interlock systems, custom modules, electronics chassis, programmable logic controllers, telecommunications and other similar electronic equipment.  We fabricate and assemble custom control chassis, circuit boards and other electronic equipment following IPC standards and other quality workmanship standards.

We also:

  • Maintain electronic system wiring, for local area networks and a variety of communication cables, covering electrical and fiber optic technologies, fabrication, installation, and testing of instrumentation.  

  • Diagnose and fix simple to complex problems affecting accelerator electrical and electronic systems using a variety of tools, devices, software, equipment and instrumentation.

  • Maintain logs and technical documentation by taking measurements and recording observations related to electrical and electronic system maintenance, system performance, and system modifications.

  • Participate in wide ranging activities such as: cable pulling, coordination of activities among other groups, documentation/configuration control and diagnosing problems on complex electronic equipment and computer-based systems.

  • Available for on-call and call-in support when assigned.

  • Perform in a team environment with changing priorities.  

Position Requirements

 Proficiency in the use of soldering stations, hand and power tools, and general shop equipment is required. 

TECHNICIANS MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION:

TECH 1- High school and 0 yrs, TECH II- Associates & 1 yr, TECH III- Associates & 3 yrs, TECH Sr.- Associates & 5 yrs.

This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Technician Sr - Electronics

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination.



Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne prohibits discrimination or harassment based on an individual's age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


Apply Now

Please mention to the employer that you saw this ad on BiomedJobs.com

More Info

Job posting number:#7127121 (Ref:415172)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne,Illinois
United States
More jobs from this employer