Electronics Technician

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not available for relocation assistance, sponsorship assistance or our referral bonus program.

About the Role:

Fermilab is seeking an Electronics Technician who under direct supervision and based on apprenticeship level expertise, general experience and/or academic study, will provide routine technical support for area of assignment, typically an experimental or support group. Depending on the area of assignment, fabricates, sets up, calibrates, operates, tests, repairs, and modifies a variety of electrical-electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems and devices, or performs ES&H duties including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys.

What your day-to-day as an Electronics Technician I at Fermilab will look like:

• You will conduct routine fabrication, set-up, operation, testing, repairs, and/or modifications for 
• Work on laboratory projects/equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics. 
• You will assist in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment. Prepare equipment for operation. Assist in testing and calibration of equipment.
• Writing procedures for all finished work. Enter relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook. 
• As directed, provide preventive and routine maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area. Troubleshoot problems and conducts repairs as needed. 
• Conduct periodic safety inspections of assigned area, including generation of hazard analyses. Assists with the identification, packaging, control, and disposal of chemical and radioactive waste.
• You will respond to operational and emergency requirements. Required to work off-hour shifts or respond to emergency call-ins.
• You will procure and maintains inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment. 
• You will assist in the implementation and design of equipment and systems for area of assignment, driving quality in all job aspects. 
• You will perform other duties as assigned.
• You will abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations, Laboratory policies, procedures and practices pertinent to this position. 

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent). Relevant experience preferred. 
• Possess and apply fundamental knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures relevant to assigned area.
• May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.
• Contribute effectively within a diverse workforce and upholds Fermilab’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits 
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening  

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

HSPD-12

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

Fermilab 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. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.

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Equal Opportunity Statement   

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.