Job Description

Role: Senior PPS Electronics Engineering Associate

Location: Berkeley, CA

Type: 12 months contract (Chances for conversion on FTE after 12 months)

Pay Rate: $53-$60/hour on w2 (based on experience)

This is 5 days onsite work. Need someone LOCAL or they can consider someone ready to relocate to work onsite.

Details:

Engineering Division is hiring a detail-oriented Senior PPS Electronics Engineering Associate . The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing documentation and equipment for ALS Personnel Protection Systems (PPS). This role requires a strong understanding of electrical design standardization, relay-based systems, control cabinet setup, component selection, inventory management, and collaboration with engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• AutoCAD Drafting: Produce detailed drawings for both maintenance support and new project development, adhering to ALS Electronic Engineering Group drafting standards.
• Document Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain technical documentation to reflect changes in product features or specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Perform thorough quality assurance checks on all technical documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with standards.
• Legacy Drawing Conversion: Transition ALS PPS AutoCAD schematics to the new lab standard PTC Windchill PLM software.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers to gather information and ensure alignment on technical documentation requirements, integrate designs into engineering CAD tools, and ensure seamless collaboration.
• Work Instructions: Draft job orders for technical staff for troubleshooting, maintenance, and equipment installation or removal.
• Component Management: Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), manage inventory, and oversee the procurement process of required components.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance documentation processes, tools, and templates to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Design Presentations: Present design concepts and updates during team technical meetings and design reviews.
• Communication: Clearly articulate design issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This position requires hands-on experience with relay-based systems, a background in electronics engineering, and strong skills in proactive problem-solving and strategic decision-making within established practices and policies. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing ALS and ALS-U objectives by delivering high-quality technical solutions for various electrical designs, mentoring team members, solving technical challenges, and ensuring the reliable and efficient implementation of ALS and ALS-U projects .

What is Required:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or higher.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical design, with a focus on relay-based or PLC-based systems and control cabinet setup.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and schematic drafting.
• Strong understanding of electrical design standardization practices.
• Experience in selecting components and maintaining inventory of spare and new parts.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to electrical engineering documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to present designs and articulate design issues clearly in team settings.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to lead small teams, manage junior staff, and collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Understanding of relay functional logic.
• Technician experience is desirable.
• Supervise Electronics Engineering Associates as needed.

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