Job Description: Cathode, Electron Gun Engineer

DUTIES: Responsible for engineering and designing electron and ion beam devices including cathodes, electron and ion guns and related vacuum devices including developing production fabrication techniques, assembly procedures, processing and testing. The testing could include Hi Pot, thermal data at several temperatures near and at operating temperatures, beam extraction to show proper operation as well as full beam generation power the designed specification including high voltage.

Preferred job experience includes some or all the items below;

• Operation of and processing cathodes and electron guns and ion guns.
• Developing production procedures for all aspects of gun building.
• Use of electrical equipment, power supplies, pulse generators as well as design and implementation of high voltage splitter circuits to power electron gun electrodes, etc.
• Beam optics development/design, multiple electrodes as required.
• Beam steering design and implementation of devices and controllers.
• Development of procedures for operating above equipment as well as safety standards.
• Work in in a team environment to ensure the highest quality standards.
• Work with attention to detail.
  Assemble vacuum electronic and mechanical components into subassemblies and finished products.
• Clean room environment assembly of precision devices
• Ensure product meets design specifications and applicable standards.
• Design and help prepare a safe product packaging for shipment to customers.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 2 years related experience. BS in ME/EE minimum, MS in ME/EE preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office, CAD, Teams and related computer software is required.  Worked in a lab environment exhibiting excellent attention to detail with experience in product assembly, using hand tools, power tools and pneumatic tools preferred.  Also required;

- good manual dexterity, with excellent hand-eye coordination

- able to work with magnification tools to perform delicate work.

- Good written and verbal communication skills.

- Good organizational skills.

- Exhibit a positive attitude

Contact Kim Gunther, 831-246-1247, gunther@cathode.com and provide a resume if available.  Openings are immediate.

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking an Information Technology Business Systems Analyst! The ideal candidate would have experience with a wide range of business use cases and technology solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for an IT professional to join the Santa Cruz County team! We offer a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits!

Salary: $7,691 – 10,306 / Month

THE JOB: Under general supervision, partner with business and technical stakeholders to understand the business needs and suggest technology solutions, while maintaining trusted relationships; manage projects through complete lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering through change management and stabilization; manage business and vendor relationships; participate in RFP and contract development and negotiation; plan, design, develop, and implement business, financial, and/or operations systems in support of core organizational functions and business processes, including gathering and analyzing data in support of business cases, proposed projects, and systems requirements; generate and compile reports based on the findings, complete with probable causes and possible solutions to systems issues; and perform other work as required. The list established will be used to fill the current vacancy and it may also be used to fill other vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in business or public administration, computer science, accounting, management information systems or a related field AND two years of experience managing complex business projects, which must have included one year of project management responsibility that involved: design and/or implementation for small and medium business information applications; operation and analysis of database hardware, software, and standards; and the use of data retrieval and reporting methodologies. Some positions may require experience with state-mandated data systems. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

For more information and to apply online please visit www.santacruzcountyjobs.com