Student Assistant

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Engineering Division has an opening for a Student Assistant to join the team. The position provides part-time employment (8-16 hours/week) during the semester. 

The student will work under close supervision within the ALS-U engineering group and participate in the engineering effort to upgrade the Advanced Light Source. The student’s work focus will vary depending on their skills and interests. Students that are interested more in creating technical documents and are interested in QA and manufacturing process development will be directed towards this kind of work. Students that are more interested in CAD and design work will work on projects geared towards design, large assemblies, and manufacturing drawings. The student will have ample opportunities to get trained in the specific engineering tools used at LBNL and that will be necessary to your work. 

The ALS is a dynamic national scientific user facility that provides thousands of scientists from around the world access to bright beams of x-rays, infrared, and extreme ultraviolet light for scientific studies and technology development in disciplines spanning physical, chemical, materials, biological, energy, and Earth sciences. ALS has been a global leader in soft x-ray science for more than two decades. The ALS-U project is an ongoing project at LBNL that will ensure the facility’s leadership in this field for the next decades. It's an exciting time to join our growing team! For more information see: https://als.lbl.gov/ ALS-U: https://als.lbl.gov/als-u/overview/

What You Will Do:

• Perform 3D modeling and design work using Creo Parametric CAD software.
• Convert the 3D model to 2D engineering drawings.
• May assist in assembling and documenting as-built documentation.
• Assist with the development of quality assurance documents such as Work Instructions and Test Plans.
• Work with mechanical design models to extract images to illustrate procedures in Work Instructions.
• Assist with the development of project documentation and convert the existing documents to XML file.

Additional Responsibilities as needed:

• Assist with other engineering work related to the Advanced Light Source Upgrade project.
• Assist with the development of engineering work process and documentation.

What is Required:

• Full-time students in good standing during the semester enrolled in an engineering program or similar technical program.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Doc platforms.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to make clear presentations.
• Familiarity/proficiency with mechanical CAD modeling (experience with mechanical CAD models preferred).
• Programming experience.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn!

Desired Qualifications:

• Technical writing experience.
• XML file experience.
• Understanding of databases and database development.
• Basic understanding of Quality Assurance principles.

Notes:

• This is a part-time, 20 hours per week, 1 year, non-exempt (hourly paid) from overtime student assistant appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• Salary will be predetermined based on student step rates.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Hybrid work is expected (a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA), however we have hosted remote only students before. Please indicate in your application cover letter, your area of interest, and your availability to work either on-site, hybrid or remote only.

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