Sr. Equipment Project Engineer

General Description:

Provide Equipment Engineering and project management support for new laboratory equipment installations and equipment moves.  Consult on new laboratory projects, Facilities infrastructure projects and abatement.  This position will include working on multiple HRL campuses and remote work, expectations set based on the job assignment. 

Essential Duties:

Planning and installation of capital laboratory equipment. This includes but is not limited to the following:

Provide input on equipment moves and installation costs for the Facilities project budgets

Develop and update lab CAD drawings to determine floor space, provide utility specifications and information on tool clearance for access, egress and service areas for the equipment  

With EH&S, review and recommend abatement requirements for equipment with specialty gases monitored by AQMD and require special permits  

Team with HRL Facilities Engineers and Project Managers to generate RFP/RFQs, job walks and award construction contractors for each project assigned 

Review and provide input on new equipment specifications to verify if the requested equipment will meet the performance standards of request

Work with the Facilities Project Managers, Shipping and Receiving, and Laboratory staff to coordinate tool installation dates 

Write Maintenance Procedures for new equipment; specifically start up and shut down procedures 

Recommend, in writing, spare parts and consumables

Required Skills:

This candidate must be proficient in Auto Cad and PLC programming. 

A strong background in electronics and wiring. 

Ability to read and prepare electronic schematics 

Ability to read technical equipment specifications and write maintenance procedures

Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs 

Required Education: 

AS or BS Engineering Degree or 15 years minimum experience troubleshooting and repairing the following:

Process Vacuum Equipment

Installing Equipment

Understanding Vacuum Technology

Electronic Trouble Shooting

Working with PLC’s, Abatement Technology, Environmental Monitoring Systems 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands of the duties described above must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special Requirements:

Must have valid Driver’s License

US Citizenship

Must also have ability to obtain and maintain a Secret and or TS Clearance 

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $63.83 - $79.80 per hour + bonus + benefits.

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