Cryogenic Engineer

at Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois, United States

Job Description

We Are:
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 at 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.

We are strategic risk takers, innovators, and collaborators. We are engineers, scientists, technicians, administrative professionals. We are over 2,000 employees advancing knowledge for the benefit of humankind. Fermilab has been at the forefront of particle physics for more than 40 years. We build world-leading accelerators and detectors to conduct some of the most advanced particle physics experiments possible. We collect and analyze the data from those experiments with some of the most powerful computers in the world. We conduct this research on a 6,800-acre prairie, 35 miles outside Chicago, a treasure that has been designated a National Environmental Research Park.

The Fermilab Applied Superconducting and Technology Division (APS-TD) seeks a staff level Cryogenic Engineer to support existing cryogenic system operations and rapidly growing project needs.

This role is not eligible for the referral bonus program.

You Will:
Operate Helium Cryogenic Systems
Perform and develop operating procedures and solve system problems using investigating engineering
Improve cryogenic operations through process engineering improvements and upgrades
Maintain and respond to alarms and coordinate system maintenance and improvement plans
Perform project tasks including but not limited to, thermal, hydraulic and structural analysis, cryogenic process design and analysis, and cryogenic component design
Collaborate with technical staff to verify system functionality and performance using strong oral and written communication skills
Contribute effectively within a diverse workforce, and uphold Fermilab's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We Are Looking For:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited institution with 4+ years of engineering experience or 2+ years of experience with a M.S. or PhD in Engineering from an accredited institution
Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field, preferred
A strong academic background in engineering thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer
Must be available for operational off-hour call-ins and occasional project overtime
Must be able to see the big picture and pay attention to details while performing problem solving analysis on a flexible range of project tasks
Ability to read mechanical drawings and process flow schematics
Ability to use a computer for performing engineering analysis, writing reports, and crafting presentations
Must meet qualification requirements to work in an oxygen deficiency hazard or interlocked area
A cryogenic related thesis project or on-job experience is, preferred
Helium cryogenic experience, preferred
Knowledge of ASME Pressure Vessel and Piping Codes, preferred

Physical Activity and Work Conditions

HUMAN FACTORS: Mental Concentration, Sitting, Standing, Tight Work Schedule
Physical Factors: Cryogenics, High Voltage, Oxygen Deficiency Hazard
PPE: Eye/Face/Foot/Hand/Hearing Protection
Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is essential to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factor.

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Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/ Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply