Electromagnetics Shop Engineer

Job Summary:

Oversee and provide professional engineering expertise in a core facility in process design, training, quality assurance, and developmental activities.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

As part of the Harvard Quantum Initiative staff team, the Electromagnetics Shop Engineer will provide technical oversight, instruction, and management of a new electromagnetics facility. They will hold primary responsibility for all aspects of the electromagnetics shop, overseeing day-to-day operations and providing long-range strategic planning. The Electromagnetics Shop Engineer is responsible for setting up and equipping the shop, developing shop processes, training researchers, including graduate and undergraduate students, and collaborating with researchers to design and build optical systems.

• Provide guidance to researchers, including faculty, postdocs, and graduate and undergraduate students on the design and build of optical systems, managing simultaneous complex designs.

• Evaluate, procure, install, maintain, monitor, and participate in the selection of state-of the art optical instrumentation equipment; other specialized instrumentation, and/or mechanical, electrical, or plumbing (MEP) systems needed to support instrumentation.

• Coordinate with vendors, as needed, for equipment inspection, repair, and service contracts.

• Provide technical oversight and training to researchers to advance knowledge of the equipment, instruments/systems, and lab-specific safety protocols and best practices. Monitor laboratory safety compliance and ensure compliance with University policies, procedures, and applicable legal rules and regulations.

• Collaborate with staff to develop processes and facility workflows; Prepare training manuals including standard operating procedures and related documents. Act as institutional memory for optical design methodologies at the Harvard Quantum Initiative, including robust documentation for all methods and processes.

• Collaborate with related departments (SEAS, Physics, CCB) as well as Electronics Shop, Machine Shop, and other core facilities and serve as a consultant/subject matter expert.

• Provide financial management and input for long-range strategic planning, coordinating with the HQI Executive Director and Director of Programs to manage equipment budgets and future requests.

• Encouraged to participate in proposal development and may be eligible for Principal Investigator rights

• Encouraged to co-author scientific papers and other publications

Working Conditions:

 

• May be exposed to toxic, radioactive, or carcinogenic materials including compressed gases, acids, solvents, vacuum pump oils, and other chemicals

• May be required to work in a cleanroom, chemical, or measurement laboratory environments

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting (up to approximately 50 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion including repetitive motions

• Standing and/or sitting for extended periods

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field and a minimum of eight years of relevant work experience; or
• Minimum of twelve years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Ph.D. in an area related to science or engineering using modern optical techniques

• Experience with opto-electronics, narrow-band CW lasers, frequency locking, optical system design (e.g. imaging systems), electronic transducers and control, data acquisition, and microwave delivery, detection, and analysis

• Excellent communication skills in the English language, both written and oral

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

 

• Appointment End Date: This position is a 3 year term from the date of hire.
• Standard Hour: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
• Other Information: All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources
  
  
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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 059. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

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