Electronics, Software, and Instrumentation Engineering Department Head
Company: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Electronics, Software, and Instrumentation Engineering
Department Head Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a
dynamic department leader with a national and/or international
reputation and an outstanding record of electrical/electronics
engineering accomplishment to serve as the Electronics, Software
and Instrumentation Engineering (ESIE) Department Head. Reporting
to the Engineering Division Director, the ESIE Department Head is
responsible for providing vision and leadership for the electrical
engineering activities and developments as well as the operations
activities of this large Department, overseeing a staff of about
140 staff members. - It is highly likely that the incumbent will be
an engineer with significant experience and demonstrated competency
and achievements, and who has contributed significantly to the
Laboratory and/or to the external community in Electrical,
Electronics, Software and Instrumentation Engineering.
Consequently, s/he will also be expected to perform on-going
research and development (R&D) activities in support of
specific scientific and engineering programs within the Laboratory.
- This position is classified as Staff Scientist or Senior
Scientist level. The Department is structured into several areas of
Electronics, Software and Instrumentation Engineering Expertise
supporting Physical Sciences Area/programs as well as providing
electrical engineering project support across the laboratory. The
Department Head has full responsibility for all areas of management
within the technical areas. A core mission of the ESIE department
is to support laboratory projects and programs of all sizes by
matrixing qualified staff directly to these activities. A critical
function for the department head is to identify the staff,
expertise and capabilities needed to execute the projects the ESIE
department is supporting. The Department Head needs a critical eye
and high standard for recruiting to have a team that can stay on
the forefront of relevant technologies. The goal is to deliver
complete engineering services, including: design, analysis,
fabrication, manufacturing, consulting and support for development
of strategic initiatives. The Department Head is expected to
establish a culture of excellence and inclusion by recruiting a
diverse population of outstanding engineers and support staff,
enthusiastically supporting and promoting their career development.
- The Department Head will serve as a member of the executive
management team of the Engineering Division and will advise the
Engineering Division Director in strategic investments, recruiting,
department organization and development of future electrical
engineering capabilities. About the Engineering Division: Serving
the entire Laboratory and performing technology R&D in its own
right, Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division has been a partner of
the other Physical Sciences divisions throughout their history. The
Lab's engineers conceptualize, design, and build the breakthrough
instrumentation and scientific equipment that advances world-class
scientific exploration and discovery. - The Engineering Division
(EG) has a diverse staff of about 400 and is organized into five
departments: Mechanical, Electronics-Software-Instrumentation,
Magnetics, Manufacturing-CAD, and Project Controls Engineering. The
EG staff is matrixed across the laboratory to support scientific
projects and maintains significant fabrication and assembly spaces
and capabilities. The "matrix" system provides Engineering staff
with an intellectual home where line management has relevant
subject-matter expertise; ensuring that projects and scientific
programs have flexible, fast-ramp-up staffing options; allowing
diverse professional development opportunities; and ensuring that
engineering tasks are carried out to high, uniform standards. About
the Electronics, Software and Instrumentation Engineering
Department: The Electronics, Software and Instrumentation
Engineering Department partners with and supports projects of all
sizes, providing engineering analysis, design, fabrication and
assembly capabilities, simulation support, and project management
resources. The ESIE Department strives to develop and maintain
unique technology capabilities, prototyping, and assembly methods
for highly specialized scientific equipment. - Seven electrical
engineering groups provide the ESIE core areas of expertise that
serve Berkeley Lab's needs: Accelerator Technologies, Electronics
Systems, Semiconductor Detectors, Integrated Circuits, Electronics
Technology, and a dedicated Advanced Light Source Electronics
Engineering and Controls group. The ESIE department manages
projects throughout their entire lifecycle by tightly integrating
the process from conceptual development through requirements
management, design, manufacturing, technical assembly,
commissioning, and operation. Project lifecycle management includes
feedback and data capture throughout. What You Will Do:
- Hire, develop and supervise the ESIE Department staff, directly
or indirectly. -
- In collaboration with the Engineering Division management, HR,
and other appropriate stakeholders, assess/update the job
classification descriptors consistent with LBNL requirements.
-
- Provide leadership, mentor, and train electronics, software and
instrumentation engineering and technical professionals to provide
the expertise needed for the Berkeley Lab's science programs and
projects.
- Provide strategic direction for the ESIE, and assembly of
technologies to position the Engineering Division for future
needs.
- Manage the overall critical ESIE resources essential to the
Laboratory mission. -
- Direct and control the activities of a broad functional area
through several group leaders or department heads within the
organization having overall responsibility for planning, budgeting,
implementing; and maintaining costs, methods and employees.
- Proactively seek out (partners/collaborators or sponsor) needs
as they pertain to the challengingtechnical and programmatic
requirements of importance to the Laboratory, develop a full
understanding and accept ownership of those needs, seek relevant
solutions which meet all requirements and follow up to ensure that
the (customer/client or sponsor) is satisfied.
- Provide a technical leadership role in major Laboratory
initiatives by
- Serving as a technical resource for subordinates and
peers.
- Participating in the earliest phases of strategic planning for
major scientific and engineering initiatives.
- Conceptualizing future technologies and their applicability to
new business efforts that will contribute to the formulation and
direction of new programs and projects that enhance the Lab's
preeminence as a National Laboratory.
- Network and grow "collaborative relationships" with new and
existing outside funding sources in order to identify and attract
major new funding.
- Lead the development and construction effort of large
engineering projects/programs, including defining and negotiating
overall scope of work, schedule and budget issues with funding
institutions. Supervise and provide leadership for large ongoing
projects or experiments by independently developing complete
implementation plans to meet all objectives; and directing and
coordinating the activities of group members and other participants
to effectively complete required work to meet programmatic
goals.
- Represent the Laboratory to the outside world in critical
engineering areas. May serve as a Laboratory, national, and/or
international resource in conceptualization, design, planning,
implementation, and completion of complex problems, tasks,
projects, or experiments that often results in solutions that have
little or no precedent.
- Participate with other senior managers to establish strategic
plans and objectives.
- Attend (Divisional and Laboratory-wide) management/planning
meetings as requested. -
- Provide leadership for implementation of quality assurance and
conduct of operations principles, policies, and procedures by
assisting subordinates and peers with application of national,
industry, and professional standards into task solutions and
setting documentation standards for task/project activities
including preparation of scientific reports and manuscripts, as
appropriate.
- Ensure appropriate national, industry, and professional
standards are applied to task solutions and set documentation
standards for task/project activities including preparation of
scientific reports and manuscripts, as appropriate.
- Communicate regular updates to employees on
Department/Division/Laboratory plans and programs, i.e., new
project funding, controversial programmatic situations and customer
feedback. Qualifications for Staff Scientist :
- Bachelor's/advanced degree in electrical/electronics
engineering or related field and at least 12 years education and/or
applied experience. Advanced degree or equivalent experience
preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to successfully manage large
technology-related projects and knowledge of the tools and
processes for project management (DOE, NSF, other federal or large
scale projects)
- Significant experience with engineering software and hardware
tools
- Demonstrated strategic leadership ability applicable to running
a large, diverse, team-oriented organization with a
multidisciplinary group of scientists, engineers, and union
workers.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability
to interact at the highest level of management, both internally and
externally, in a constructive and collaborative manner and in a way
that appropriately represents the Laboratory.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and
accountability.
- Demonstrated experience in effective management and
administrative oversight, creativity in decision-making and
problem-solving, experience in human resource management and a
commitment to mentoring and career development.
- Supervisory experience required, management experience in large
organizations preferred. Additional Qualifications for Senior
Scientist:
- Recognized as a respected expert and leader in her or his
engineering field with a nationally / internationally recognized
record of engineering recognition as subject-matter expert (e.g. as
evidenced through participation of national reviews, conference
talks, collaboration on international/national projects)
- Demonstrated excellence in the field. -
- Defines scientific frontiers and directions. Superior
intellectual attainment. Salary range based on job classification:
Staff Scientist/Engineer - S35.4 - $161,016 - $225,180 (annually)
Senior Scientist/Engineer - S35.6 - $190,620 - $266,868 (annually)
For full consideration, please submit your CV and Letter of
Interest by February 15, 2023 - Notes:
- The Department Head position is a career position that is
appointed by and serves at the discretion of the Engineering
Division Director, and this appointment is at-will and may be
terminated at any time with or without cause.
- Full-time, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
- This is full-time Career Staff and/or Senior Scientist
appointment.
- The appointment level will be dependent on experience and
competency.
- This position is contingent on the successful completion of a
background check.
- This position is subject to the financial disclosure
requirements of the California Political Reform Act of 1974. The
successful candidate for this position will be required to file
financial interest statements upon assuming this position, annually
while holding this position, and when leaving this position.
- Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National
Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Based on University of
California Policy - SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program and
U.S Federal Government requirements, Berkeley Lab requires that all
members of our community obtain the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as
they are eligible. As a condition of employment at Berkeley Lab,
all Covered Individuals must Participate in the COVID-19
Vaccination Program by providing proof that vaccination
requirements have been met or submitting a request for Exception or
Deferral. Visit covid.lbl.gov for more information. Berkeley Lab is
committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA)
and strives to continue building community with these shared values
and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from
women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the
Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and
professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all
qualified applicants will be considered for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
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opportunities.Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women,
minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab's
mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and
professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all
qualified applicants will be considered for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran
status.
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory provides accommodation to
otherwise qualified internal and external applicants who are
disabled or become disabled and need assistance with the
application process. Internal and external applicants that need
such assistance may contact the Lawrence Berkeley National
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