Technical Designer Level II - IV - DC Field Facility (NHMFL)

Job Title : Technical Designer Level II - IV - DC Field Facility (NHMFL)

Location : Tallahassee, FL

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 61427

Department

National High Magnetic Field Laboratory - DC Field Facility

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cool, and monitor dilution refrigerators and auxiliary cryostats; diagnose and correct abnormal conditions; work with visiting and in-house scientists to mount samples, wire low-noise measurement lines, and integrate custom probes and sensors while meeting stringent thermal, vibrational, and electromagnetic cleanliness requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists to design, assemble, and modify bespoke low-temperature hardware, including sample probes and sample platforms; configure data-acquisition and control systems and maintain instrumentation databases for DC-Field and other NHMFL project teams.
• Instruct external users and new staff on safe operation of cryostats, magnet systems, cryogen handling, and relevant safety procedures; serve as a technical resource for scientists and users of NHMFL systems.
• Specify, purchase, and track instrumentation, cryogens, and consumables; maintain accurate logbooks, calibration records, and preventive-maintenance schedules; maintain expertise in cryogenics and low-temperature measurement techniques and propose improvements to expand the facility’s capability and reliability.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience; or a high school diploma / equivalent and experience equal to seven years. (Note : post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

Candidates with an additional three years of related experience will be considered for levels III - VI. Each level requires an additional three years of related experience.

Contact Info

For additional information, please contact Kayla West at knwest@fsu.edu .

University Information

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Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .

Limited on-call requirement

Occasional after-hours availability required

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.