Neutral Beam Electrical Engineer - Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

The Neutral Beam Electrical Engineer will be part of a dedicated team that supports the high voltage and high current DC power conversion systems and related controls for a high power particle beam system (Neutral Beam Heating) for the NSTX-U experiment.

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) is a world-class fusion energy research laboratory managed by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. PPPL is dedicated to developing the scientific and technological knowledge base for fusion energy. The National Spherical Torus eXperiment-Upgrade (NSTX-U) is the primary fusion experiment at PPPL. Using Neutral Beam (NB) auxiliary heating, NSTX-U has the capability to heat plasmas up to 100 million degrees. The NSTX-U project goal is to serve as the model for a fusion pilot plant followed by a commercial fusion reactor. PPPL aims to attract and support people with a rich variety of backgrounds, interests, experiences, and cultural viewpoints. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and believe that each member of our team contributes to our scientific mission in their own unique way. Come join us!

Core Duties: 

• Design, maintain and support neutral beam injection power conversion and control systems: 60%.
• Daily operation and maintenance of power conversion and control systems: 15%.
• Develop diagrams, drawings and documentation for systems development (statements of work, proposals and system gap analysis): 10%.
• Develop and review procedures and policies in support of process control and safety systems: 15%.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• At least 7 years of relevant work experience in an experimental or production facility designing, developing, and testing analog and digital circuits within complex electrical systems in areas such as aeronautics, power industry, military experience, vehicle design, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to work with a diverse array of individuals, from maintenance crews to research collaborators is required.
• Experience supporting electrical or electronics engineering design work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Experience with development and/or design of:
  • One-Line and three-line Diagrams.
  • Protective relay and metering one line / three-line diagrams.
  • AC/DC schematics.
  • Panel Layouts.
  • Equipment layouts and sectional views.
  • Connection Diagrams.
  • DC power distribution design.
• Developing construction and equipment specifications.
• Competency of project phases including construction, start-up, and commissioning.
• Experience with supporting field walkdowns and data gathering.
• Experience with LabView software is a plus.
• Knowledge of at least one of the following desirable:
  • NFPA 70E.
  • NEC Awareness.
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and writing skills are also a must.
• Must be able to simultaneously work on, and manage multiple projects.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to physically lift, move and install typical rack mountable equipment.
• The ability to occasionally work in awkward positions by bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing ladder should be expected.
• This position will be on-site.
• This position will NOT be supporting Visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Working Conditions: 

• Standard office environment, meetings, as well as field support for the following typical activities required to support experimental operations:
• Computer & control panel operations with full mental concentration.
• Moderate exertion, steps, and ladders.
• Routinely engaged in walking, standing or sitting.
• Exposure to dust, temperature excursions, humidity, low level radiation, noise, household and industrial chemicals, solvents and some fumes.
• Working near hand tools, powered hand tools, machine shop tools and rotating equipment.
• Work will generally be day shift, 2nd shift work may be required depending on facility schedule. Vendor visits may be required when supporting ongoing projects.

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Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.