Sr. Equipment Project Engineer

Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art.

Provide Equipment Engineering and project management support for new laboratory equipment installations and equipment demo's and relocations. 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

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

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.  This candidate must have the ability to read technical equipment specifications and write maintenance procedures.  The candidate must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

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.

•Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

•Must be able to work in a ISO Class 4 cleanroom and facility equipment rooms

•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or listen

•The employee will spend a considerable amount of time in meetings using computers and other office equipment including phones

•The employee will frequently be to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms

•The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

•Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus

•The employee must be willing to work with SCBA/Respirators

•U.S. Person status required and ability to get TS Clearance

The pay range for this position is $38 - $90 per hour + bonus + benefits.

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This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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