Where: Lemont, IL
Post date: 7/31/2025
Description of the role:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Under the direction of engineers or chief technician, fabricate, test, maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment for RF systems. Items include high power/high voltage power supply systems, interlock systems, programmable logic controllers, analog and digital low-level rf systems, RF transceivers, electronic phase shifters and detectors, PID controllers, low and high power RF distribution components, custom electronic chassis and modules, and similar electronic equipment.
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Maintain electrical equipment to conform to ANL technical, safety, and quality requirements.
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Fabricate, assemble, and test custom radio frequency chassis, circuit boards and other electronic equipment following IPC standards and other quality workmanship standards. The ability to utilize CAD software to produce chassis-level documentation and component layout is a plus.
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Proficiency in the use of soldering stations, hand and power tools, and general shop equipment is required.
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Maintain electronic system wiring associated with electrical and radio frequency technologies, fabrication, installation, and testing of instrumentation.
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Diagnose and resolve simple to complex problems, both at the system level and the component level, affecting accelerator electrical and electronic systems using a variety of tools, devices, software, equipment and instrumentation.
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Operate high-power RF equipment and systems.
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Maintain hard-copy and electronic logs and technical documentation by taking measurements and recording observations related to electrical and electronic system maintenance, system performance, and system modifications.
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Participate in wide ranging activities such as rf system installation, cable pulling, coordination of activities among other groups, documentation/configuration control and diagnosing problems on complex electronic equipment and computer-based systems.
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Perform in a team environment with changing priorities.
Minimum qualifications:
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A Tech Sr. level position requires a minimum education and experience of an Associate Degree and five or more years of experience or equivalent.
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Extensive experience with low and high-power radiofrequency (RF) systems, including fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
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Strong component-level troubleshooting skills, particularly in RF electronics, using equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
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In-depth knowledge of radiofrequency principles.
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Strong background in radiofrequency cable construction and repair.
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Proficiency in circuit board assembly and testing, including soldering, component placement, and quality inspection.
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Ability to troubleshoot, service. and modify electronic hardware, adapting them for testing and optimization purposes.
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Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation related to RF circuits and systems.
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Hands-on experience with RF connectors, coaxial cables, and waveguides for both low and high-power applications.
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Knowledge of industry standards and safety protocols for working with electrical systems, particularly high-power RF systems.
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Experience with CAD software for RF circuit layout and board design is a plus.
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This position requires an on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois five days per week – The selected candidate should be available for on-call and call-in support when assigned.
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Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
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Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and ability to interact with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory.
Apply: ARGONNE CAREERS | Technician