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Position Summary

Position Overview

The Superconducting Magnet Engineer will play a key role within a dynamic team dedicated to advancing the frontiers of superconducting magnet technology by designing, prototyping, and constructing state-of-the-art superconducting magnets, contributing directly to the success of FRIB's operational objectives.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

Superconducting Magnet Design and Analysis:

• Actively engage in the design and analysis phases of High Rigidity Spectrometer (HRS) magnet development
• Contribute to next-generation High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) hot-cell dipole magnet and high-power ECR magnet development.
• Conduct thorough quench analyses and devise robust quench protection schemes, prioritizing the safety and optimal functioning of superconducting magnets.
• Participate actively in the mechanical design aspects, ensuring the integration of key engineering subcomponents for enhanced performance and durability.

Superconducting Magnet Fabrication and Test:

• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in superconducting magnets, providing technical guidance and support throughout the coil winding, construction, assembly, and instrumentation process.
• Contribute hands-on expertise in coil development, including splicing, checking fiberglass prep regs, and validating cyanate ester/epoxy-based adhesive systems.
• Perform energization test, magnetic field measurement test, passive/active quench protection circuit test, cold mass alignment and thus data analysis and documentation.
• Develop comprehensive work control plans, general test procedures, and job safety plans for various activities, including pressure/leak tests, cryogenic cooling tests, energization tests, and mapping activities.

FRIB Operational Support and Troubleshooting:

• Provide essential on-call operational support for the prompt troubleshooting of superconducting magnets, ensuring continuous and optimal performance.
• Facilitate the training of operational staff; contribute to the development of enhanced and safer operation procedures.

Technical Specifications and Procurement Oversight:

• Develop detailed technical specifications for the superconducting magnet system and its subcomponents, ensuring clarity and precision.
• Provide technical oversight during the procurement process, meticulously reviewing vendor test results and addressing any non-conformance reports promptly.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this position classification. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills to work effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing with all audiences.
• Thorough knowledge of superconducting magnet systems
• Ability to quickly diagnose and address issues in superconducting magnets
• Ability to develop detailed technical specifications for superconducting magnet systems
• Knowledge of superconducting magnets, accelerator system components, cryogenic systems (LHe and cryocooler) and distributed control systems.
• Knowledge of FEA of EM analysis, 1-D or 2-D quench analysis codes, and CAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering (or related field)
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and operating large-scale superconducting magnets, cryogenic, and related support systems
• 3+ years of experience in superconducting magnet design and analysis and superconducting magnet fabrication and testing
• Nationally recognized leader in the field of expertise

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in superconducting accelerator magnets, accelerator system components, various cryogenic systems, and distributed control systems
• Experience with FEA (Maxwell, COMSOL Multiphysics, Opera, CST studio), Quench analysis codes (Matlab, Python, C, C++, etc.), and CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor)

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three references

Special Instructions

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three references

Review of Applications Begins On

04/01/2024

Website

www.frib.msu.edu

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