Experimental Operations Engineer

Argonne National Laboratory

Base: $94,486 - $147,399 (rd2) or $116,250 - $181,...
Liquid metal technology facility operations
Resistance heating systems experience
Instrumentation specification and installation
The role involves overseeing the full lifecycle of intermediate-scale liquid metal technology experiments at the Mechanisms Engineering Test Loop (METL)

Job Summary

  • The role involves overseeing the full lifecycle of intermediate-scale liquid metal technology experiments at the Mechanisms Engineering Test Loop (METL).
  • Candidates must possess advanced experience with experimental design, instrumentation, and industrial control systems like LabVIEW.
  • This position offers a competitive salary range between $94,486 and $181,350 depending on the level and includes comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

The role involves overseeing the full lifecycle of intermediate-scale liquid metal technology experiments at the Mechanisms Engineering Test Loop (METL).

Salary

Base: $94,486 - $147,399 (RD2) or $116,250 - $181,350 (RD3); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Liquid metal technology facility operations
  • Resistance heating systems experience
  • Instrumentation specification and installation
  • LabVIEW/Eurotherm industrial control
  • Mechanical and electrical system troubleshooting

Nice-to-have

  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
  • Leadership experience in technical teams
  • Knowledge of metallurgy and heat transfer

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years experience for RD2 level
  • Master's degree plus 3+ years experience for RD2 level
  • Doctorate degree or equivalent for RD2 level
  • Prior liquid metal and high temperature facility operations
  • Government access authorization eligibility required

Work Rights

Must be eligible for government access authorization

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