Installation & Integration Technician

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:
The Fermilab Accelerator Division (AD) seeks an Installation and Integration Technician to support, and rapidly growing projects to help build, test, and maintain complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. This role involves hands-on work like wiring, soldering, assembling equipment, setting up tests, and troubleshooting problems. It also includes keeping records, writing instructions, managing parts, and following safety rules.

What your day-to-day as an Installation and Integration Technician at Fermilab will look like:

• Apply advanced technical knowledge to fabricate, assemble, calibrate, operate, test, repair, and modify complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience wiring cables, systems, and enclosures with precision, ensuring proper cable management and high-quality crimping/termination techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in soldering, cable assembly, chassis wiring, and terminating fiber optic communication links.
• Assist in the construction and assembly of experimental and support equipment; prepare test setups and verify functionality using diagnostic tools.
• Familiar with standard shop tools, including drills, saws, punches, and related equipment.
• Support beam instrumentation operations and testing, including rack layout, cable routing, equipment setup, system integration, and performance validation.
• Skilled in using electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, pulse generators) for system-level troubleshooting and repair.
• Prepare setups for testing phases and validate operation using diagnostic tools.
• Develop, review, and maintain formal drawings, schematics, technical specifications, and assembly documentation.
• Contribute to integration documentation, QA/QC travelers, test procedures, and results to ensure traceability and compliance with quality standards.
• Author best-practice procedures and maintain accurate technical records in databases, spreadsheets, and logs, compile safety and technical reports.
• Manage procurement and inventory of technical parts, supplies, and equipment; coordinate with vendors to expedite deliveries and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure adherence to FESHM safety protocols, ES&H regulations, and laboratory best practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and documentation standards.
• Participate in planning and decision-making for technical projects, including design selection, layout, cost estimation, and scheduling.
• Available to work flexible and extended hours, including on-call support for 24/7 facility operations on a rotating basis.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Attributes for Success:
HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent) plus 12+ years of advanced expertise and experience in a highly technical function of strategic importance to a Laboratory project or experiment (e.g., cryo, radio frequency, radiation protection, clean room, etc.).

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated and sustained experience in the assigned area.
• Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures from extensive experience or academic study.
• May be required to legally operate a government vehicle

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

What To Expect Next:
We'll be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.