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Overview

The Accelerator Development Group in Argonne’s Physics Division is a leader in superconducting accelerator technology, seeking a motivated technical professional to develop advanced accelerator systems for ATLAS and other projects. This role involves hands-on work with innovative technologies and solving complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Support the concept development, engineering, design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of superconducting cavities and related subsystems for ATLAS and other accelerator projects.
  • Contribute to the development, fabrication, maintenance, and improvement of laboratory equipment and technical subsystems.
  • Collaborate with Accelerator Development Group and ATLAS staff to operate, maintain, and enhance the ATLAS accelerator facility.
  • Help deliver reliable, high-quality accelerator systems in support of current and future projects.
  • Use computer-based analytical, modeling, and design tools to advance accelerator development activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelors and 0+ years of experience, or equivalent in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or physics.
  • Strong self-motivation and an interest in performing a broad range of hands-on laboratory work, including physically demanding tasks.
  • Creativity, sound problem-solving skills, and the ability to address complex or novel technical challenges.
  • Technical judgment based on foundational physics and engineering principles, with the ability to diagnose issues and develop practical solutions.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven technical environment.
  • Basic knowledge of and hands-on experience with vacuum systems, electronics, electrical systems, radio-frequency systems, and mechanical design.
  • Familiarity with modern mechanical engineering tools and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Strong communication skills and a demonstrated interest in collaborating with colleagues to develop and refine technical ideas.
  • Excellent laboratory organization, safety awareness, and housekeeping practices.
  • Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
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Pay in context

At roughly $36/hr, this posting sits about 10% above the $33/hr median for welding jobs across Illinois — toward the top of a $28–$40/hr middle band drawn from 240 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 63% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Lemont, IL

Lemont, IL currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 331 other active welding openings from 199 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Lemont, or widen the search to Illinois.

Argonne National Laboratory currently has 1 other opening live in Illinois, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

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