The expected hiring range for this position is:
$77,600.00-$110,267.00.
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.
Under general supervision, a Signal Integrity & PCB Design Engineer at Fermilab combines fundamental engineering concepts and principles with a growing familiarity of Laboratory engineering best practices to perform basic to moderately complex engineering tasks, from the design stage through review, procurement, manufacture, installation, test, and operation.
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
What your day-to-day as a Signal Integrity & PCB Design Engineer at Fermilab will look like:
- Analyzing data and performing engineering calculations. Developing less complicated designs of specific parts, components, or phases of a project.
- Developing and documenting basic to moderately complex engineering design solutions.
- Providing technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates and technicians, as assigned.
- Participating in or leading aspects of procurement, manufacturing, installation, testing, and operation.
- Assisting in the development of cost estimates, as well as the monitoring of budgetary obligations.
- With review and approval of supervisor, proposing resources and/or ensuring conformance to specifications and cost/time constraints.
- Serving on safety panels, review committees, and other subcommittees as assigned.
- You may be asked to participate in technical conferences and publication.
- You may be asked to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- You will always abide by and be responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
Skills and Attributes for Success:
- Bachelors in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution
- 2+ years of fundamental engineering experience,
- or a master’s or PhD in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution.
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Professional knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for the engineering discipline.
- Possess ability to perform basic to moderately complex engineering design solutions and techniques.
- PCB layout experience (Altium)
- Strong electronics/hardware knowledge (transistors and semiconductors studies)
- Experience with Electromagnetics and transmission line theory
Nice to Have:
- PSpice, MATLAB, and/or Altium experience
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.
