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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'>Job Posting Title<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Power Electronics Engineer-NB50398639<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'>Posted Date<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>11/05/2013<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'>End Posting Date<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>12/06/2013<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'>Purpose<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) operates the High Flux Isotope Reactor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>(HFIR), the United States' highest flux reactor based neutron source, and the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), the world's<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>most intense pulsed accelerator based neutron source. Together these facilities operate 24 instruments for neutron scattering<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>research, each year carrying out in excess of 1,000 experiments in the physical, chemical, materials, biological and medical<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>sciences for more than 3,000 visiting scientists. HFIR also provides unique facilities for isotope production and neutron<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>irradiation. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The Power Electronics Engineer will support operation, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of the DC and pulsed power<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>supplies and modulators throughout the SNS accelerator complex. This equipment operates at power levels from 500 W to<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>2.5 MW with voltages up to 135 kV and currents up to 6 kA.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'>Major Duties/Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Evaluate and improve the design of power electronics to support the Research Accelerator Division’s mission to provide<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>high availability (>90%) neutrons for Neutron Science investigations<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Provide integrated accelerator operations support whereby power electronics performance is evaluated within the context<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>of the entire accelerator complex<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Perform troubleshooting and repair of power electronics as necessary to support 24/7 operations. Occasional evening and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>weekend call-in work will be required in case of equipment failures<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Perform failure analyses and study MTTR / MTBF data on power electronics to propose reliability upgrades<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Design and analyze power electronics circuits and subsystems<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Specify and procure power electronics components and subsystems<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Perform maintenance planning and maintenance coordination for assigned power electronics systems<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Develop upgrades and replacements to address obsolescence issues in power electronics systems<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Develop documentation and procedures for power electronics equipment and ancillary systems<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health and quality program requirements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values, ethics, and diversity<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'>Qualifications Required<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- MS in Electrical Engineering with >7 years relevant experience or BS in Electrical Engineering with >8 years relevant<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>experience<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Demonstrated success in working in a team environment in both leader and follower roles<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Expertise in the specification, operation and maintenance of power electronics components and subsystems<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Expertise in the design and analysis of power electronics components and subsystems<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Expertise in the application of electrical safety principles in environments containing significant electrical hazards (high<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>voltage, high current, capacitive energy storage, radio-frequency fields)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Excellent written and verbal communications skills<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Education concentration in electromagnetics and power electronics theory and techniques<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Knowledge of AC power distribution concepts for voltages up to 15 kV<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Demonstrated success as a technical project manager<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Expertise in the programming and utilization of programmable logic controllers and/or FPGA modules<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Expertise in computer programming using languages such as C++ and Labview for data acquisition and/or test automation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#C78F17'>Work Directions and Interfaces<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Reports to the High Voltage, Pulsed Power, and Magnet Systems Manager.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Takes direction from the Lead Engineer for Power Supplies, Kickers, and Choppers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Interfaces with Electrical and RF Systems Group members, NScD staff, professional peers from non-ORNL institutions,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>ORNL business services, vendors and visitors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>- Represents group activities and interests within ORNL and at professional conferences, workshops, and collaboration<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>AUTHORITY/APPROVAL LEVELS:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Provides work direction to engineers, technicians, research mechanics, subcontractors, and vendors within guidelines<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>established by the Electrical and RF Systems Group Leader. 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