Senior Civil Engineer | Santa Cruz, CA

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and leaps in scientific understanding. We are proud to be recognised as the leaders in what we do and for the difference we make in the world. This is an exciting time to come join us! How we work We’re committed to being the leading provider of high-tech products and services for the world’s most important industrial and scientific research communities.

Our people are vital to our success. We strive to offer the opportunities that will attract, motivate and retain the very best talent in our sector. This involves creating an inclusive environment and culture, where difference is valued and people are recognized for what they deliver and bring to the team. Empowering People to Make a

Difference We don’t wait for change to happen. We enable it. That’s why we aim to create the best working environment and culture for our people to thrive. We share the same goals and value diversity of thought, perspective and experience.

With a focus on the ongoing development, engagement and wellbeing of our people, we know we will continue to exceed customer expectations and drive change for the future. About the Opportunity: We are looking for an experienced and highly driven Senior Development Engineer (SDE) to provide advanced level mechanical-electrical design and to drive the development of new products for X-Ray Technologies. The SDE will lead design teams, mentor peers, while

demonstrating innovation; will conduct engineering tests, design of experiments, validation and verification, statistical analysis, risk backssment; and will develop networks with key suppliers for prototype and Production release of products.

Additional R esponsibilities: Drive and maintain Engineering elements of Document Control such as change notifications, CAD modelling, drawings, BOMs, assembly and product trees. Demonstrate Product Life Cycle excellence by embracing Stage Gate Process for product development, Sustaining engineering, and Obsolescence. Drive NPD project process success by utilizing pillars for ROI, VOC, and Reliability. Coordinate and/or utilize advanced numerical solution analysis for modelling of particles, thermodynamics, electrostatics.

Undertake and oversee the assembly and test of prototype and pilot product designs. Provide factory support for Production and Quality process needs such as work instruction, MRB, RMA, and failure analysis. Working knowledge of critical to quality design (CTQ). Steward intellectual property. Keep informed of prior, current state of art, and newer or proposed technologies that can be leveraged for our product development. Master knowledge of the product portfolio and applications by our customers so that solutions are focused on the voice of the customer, the needs of our customers.

Infrequent travel. Other duties as required. About YOU: The right candidate for this position will have an undergraduate degree in physical science or engineering or other degree with equivalent of greater than 5 years technological industry experience; Strong design experience in an engineering or manufacturing engineering role, with experience in high technology environments. Mechanical design experience using CAD is required, Solid Works preferred. We are looking for a proven self-guided individual with related industry experience working in and leading small to large teams.

Preferred Qualifications: Industrial and/or academic experience with high voltage, vacuum device, and charged particle physics. Good working knowledge of the materials and technologies used in X-ray sources. Participation in research and development, from ideation to a released product. Working knowledge of data acquisition, programmable logic, human interface device, automation hardware and software. Experience constructing system level test equipment and tooling. Experience with machine shop tools, 3D printing, welding, brazing, assembly techniques.

Systems engineering and design. Measurement equipment, metrology, microscopy, quality inspection. Salary: In accordance with California law, the expected annual salary range for this position is between $105,000 - $120,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Oxford Instruments Perks and benefits: Generous benefit packages - We offer our employees competitive health insurance options, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Our 401k program has options for saving both pre- and post-tax dollars for retirement.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Work-life balance is a key part of our company culture here at OI, and we know that our employees do their best work when they can take the time they need to rest and recharge. Employees start with 4 weeks of PTO which is accrued each pay period. Holidays - We recognize 12 holidays this year In addition to all the standard PTO options, OI proudly offers a generous and progressive paid family leave policy. Professional Development - OI supports you and your professional development with $5,250 available in annual tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.

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The IRD for this job is: ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Physical Planning, Development & Operations (PPDO) manages and oversees all University activities and services related to physical and environmental planning, design and construction, engineering, physical plant maintenance and operations, capital planning and space management, and the associated business services necessary to support these functions.

The University's main campus is spread across more than 2,000 acres and includes over 500 buildings comprising more than 8 million square feet. The department includes operating budgets of over $54 million, manages a project portfolio of approximately $950 million, and employs over 370 full-time staff to carry forth the duties necessary for the campus' development and operation.

More information can be found at: ppdo. ucsc. edu/ppdo/index. html JOB SUMMARY As a licensed and experienced Civil Engineering professional, the Civil Engineer operates independently in the design and construction phases of major construction projects. As needed, the incumbent performs design engineering work for projects of limited scope and improves the design of campus utility, transportation, and infrastructure systems. The work of this position focuses on civil and transportation engineering as it applies to building and site infrastructure construction.

As a technical lead in the civil discipline, the Civil Engineer coordinates efforts between all other engineering and architectural disciplines. Assigned projects include new construction or alterations, including work inside buildings, site work, infrastructure, and utilities; project scopes include architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and landscape; project management assignments typically run from project inception through completion. APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: $125,000-$140,000/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week Days of the Week: Mon-Fri Shift Includes: Day Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: PROFL ENGR 3 (004332) Travel: Up to 25% of the time JOB DUTIES 25% - Campus Liaison Serves as engineering liaison to coordinate communications between chief architects, chief engineers, and engineering staff members.

Functions as project engineer (civil), for major construction projects, including new construction or alterations. 20% - Documentation Review Reviews engineering design development and construction documents to ensure compliance with the specified programs and policies of the University and the Office of the President. 20% - Project Management Serves as Project Manager and University Representative for building engineering systems and exterior infrastructure projects during all phases of construction: programming, budgeting, scheduling, site analysis, design, construction documents, bidding, contract award, construction administration and inspection, project closeout, occupancy, and warranty.

15% - Engineering Provides professional engineering information and advice to committees consisting of current or prospective occupants in determining building needs and priorities, for projects of limited scope. Provides engineering analysis in support of recommended system upgrades or modifications.

As needed, represents the PPDO-ES department at meetings and conferences involving professional organizations, University, state, and federal levels of authority in matters relating to engineering design considerations and financial requirements. Functions as design engineer (civil/transportation), for projects of limited scope undertaken by University staff, such as small buildings and structures, minor alterations to large buildings, and utility, drainage, and road systems. 10% - Analysis Provides analysis to improve the design, operation, and maintenance features of campus civil, electrical, mechanical, transportation/circulation, and utility systems.

Updates and maintains relevant campus standards, design guides, and details. 10% - Program Review Functions as the physical plant engineer, concentrating on a particular aspect of the physical planning and construction program or the physical plant operation and maintenance program, where the level of difficulty and volume of work requires professional engineering support. Provides direction and guidance to PPDO engineers and project managers. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in in a related area and / or equivalent experience / training Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field Minimum five years of civil engineering experience.

Thorough knowledge associated with independently performing the full range of professional engineering work. Demonstrated experience and comprehensive knowledge of Geotechnical, Environmental, Structural, Transportation, Water Resources, and Construction Engineering subfields. Ability to manage with minimal supervision all phases of design and construction projects, including programming, budgeting, design, preparation of construction documents, bidding, construction administration and closeout.

Willingness to expand knowledge into other overlapping disciplines including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, landscape architecture and planning. Strong project management skills needed to ensure high quality and timely completion of design and construction projects. Ability to work in a collaborative manner; identify challenges and barriers and recommend resolutions. Problem solving abilities to resolve complex issues. Ability to lead and work collaboratively with project stakeholders to identify key issues, brainstorm for solutions, and balance competing priorities.

Thorough knowledge necessary to apply principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments. Effective verbal communication and presentation skills. Effective written communication skills. Demonstrated organizational and decision-making abilities to manage competing priorities. Communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to lead and influence others. Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence others.

Experience with the following tools: Auto CAD, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Critical path scheduling, and Geographical Information System (GIS) software. Project management skills needed to assume responsibility for both high quality and timely accomplishment of design and construction projects. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum four years of responsible design work. Experience with transportation engineering and traffic codes and design guidelines including the AASHTO Green Book, MUTCD, and NACTO. Experience with municipal or public sector planning, design and construction, including public works contract law.

Knowledge of CALTRANS Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Contract Item Codes. LEED AP Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California. Professional Engineering (PE) license in Civil Engineering or ability to obtain licensure in the state of California in specialty areas related to Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering.

Ability to perform work in a rugged physical environment and inclement weather with challenging infrastructure requirements. Ability to do occasional work in confined spaces such as attics and trenches while bending, stooping and/or kneeling with the possibility of being exposed to live electrical circuits and machinery. The selected candidate has the option to work a hybrid work schedule. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.

Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends. Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training. Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus. The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program. Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter.

The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here. SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS View full job description and access on-line application: careerspub.

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To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-xyz X. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-xyz X. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

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environments and test plans Work closely with design engineers to develop test benches and test plans to meet coverage goals Participate in selecting best in class 3rd party protocol verification IPHelp enhance the overall DV methodology by analyzing 3rd party verification tools Debug failures in simulation and collaborate with designers in identifying root-cause issues Develop a tests that will help achieve functional safety goals that meet ISO26262 compliance Work with the systems and software teams on emulation platforms Participate in the bring-up and debug of the device prototype Provide support to the Product Engineering team to meet all validation and qualification goals for the product

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BSEE/BSCE/BSCS5 years of industry experience in design verification Experience with test planning, test bench architecture and assertions Constrained random verification experience with System Verilog using UVMCoverage driven verification (code/functional/assertion coverage)Strong programming skills in C/C++ and scripting experience with Python/Tcl/Perl