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About the Role
The University of Rochester is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Technician to operate, maintain, repair, and upgrade lasers, diagnostics, amplifiers, and associated support systems. This role involves troubleshooting, continuous learning, and participation in system modifications and upgrade projects.
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, repair, and upgrade lasers, diagnostics, and amplifiers.
- Maintain and repair support systems including water/glycol cooling, nitrogen delivery, and vacuum systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair complex systems with mechanical aptitude.
- Continuously learn technical details of systems at LLE.
- Undertake maintenance responsibilities for specific subsystems.
- Participate in system modifications.
- Stand watch in the operation of specialized equipment for laser amplifier systems.
- Serve as a training mentor to new employees.
- Perform maintenance per procedure and troubleshoot equipment issues independently.
- Manage, track, and maintain physical inventory and associated database.
- Operate and repair laser amplifier systems.
- Collaborate with other groups to ensure laser system availability.
- Write and update procedures to ensure best practices and process improvements.
- Perform advanced calibration procedures for assigned instrument specialist responsibilities.
- Rebuild operational hardware to ensure equipment readiness for shot operations.
- Perform instrument tuning beyond basic procedures and operational preparations.
- Participate in system upgrade projects, collecting data, performing assembly, and aiding in testing.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in a STEM field and 3 years of experience in a technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- High degree of manual dexterity.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (technical writing) required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting
- Technical writing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Reading and interpreting optical, mechanical, and electrical schematics
- Experience with electrical and control systems
- Experience operating and maintaining complex vacuum systems
- Experience with optical systems and handling precision optical components
- Experience performing radiological management activities
- Experience working with chemical isotope separation
- Teamwork
- Leadership
Location
- 250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623
Work Type
- Full time
- Regular
Experience Level
- 3 years of experience in a technical field
Education Level
- Associate's degree in STEM field
Salary/Compensations
- $27.16 - $38.03
About the Company
- The University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better, with shared values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.
- The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.
Equal Opportunity
- The University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.