Electromagnetics Shop Engineer at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Harvard University


Position Title: Electromagnetics Shop Engineer

Req ID: 67443BR

School or Unit: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Description: Position Description

Reporting to the Harvard Quantum Initiative's Executive Director, 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

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

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

Additional Information

• We regret that Harvard University is unable to provide work authorization and/or visa sponsorship for this position.
• All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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Department Office Location: USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code: R0059P Research Core Engineer V

Job Function: Research

Work Format: On-Site

Sub Unit: Sciences

Salary Grade: 059

Department: Harvard Quantum Initiative


Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status: Full-time

Pre-Employment Screening: Education, Identity


Commitment to Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging: Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EOE Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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