Berkeley Lab Engineering

The VERG and EG IDEA Committee hosted a heartfelt Veterans Appreciation Potluck on November 13th! From the inspiring presentation of colors and thoughtful speeches to a lively bingo icebreaker and a shared potluck lunch, the event was a meaningful celebration of gratitude. Thank you to all the veterans who have served our nation and continue to support the mission at Berkeley Lab.

We're proud of Diego Arbelaez, staff scientist in the Engineering Division, and Soren Prestemon, head of ATAP's Superconducting Magnet Program, for their contributions to a recent National Academies study on high-magnetic-field science and technology! The study identifies new scientific opportunities and key applications for the next decade and beyond, and highlights the importance of high magnetic fields like particle accelerators, fusion energy, and medical diagnoses.? To read more about the study and our researchers' contributions, visit: bit.ly/40QcqQW

Job Alert: Join Berkeley Lab as a Technical Engineering Lead and contribute to groundbreaking projects like the Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U). The Engineering Division is seeking experienced leaders with a strong background in R&D environments, particle accelerators, and large-scale scientific equipment.?Apply by November 15th at?https://bit.ly/480MdA2?and take the first step towards a career-defining role.

We had an amazing time at the Annual Division BBQ on October 24th, filled with delicious food, great music, and meaningful connections! Natalie Roe, Associate Lab Director for Physical Sciences, and Daniela Leitner, our Engineering Division Director & Chief Engineer, expressed their gratitude for the team’s hard work and contributions to Berkeley Lab. It was a perfect day to celebrate our achievements and strengthen connections across the Division. Want to learn more about what we do? Visit us at engineering.lbl.gov.

Mouda Tung, Manufacturing Engineer, shared an overview of the Storage Ring (SR) Vacuum System development process for the ALS-U Project during September’s Engineering All Hands Brown Bag Meeting. He highlighted the team involved in the project, discussed the SR Vacuum System development process, the procurement state of SR Vacuum components, and provided examples of the Berkeley Lab team collaborating with vendors to design the components. To dive into more projects that are happening in the Engineering Division, visit: https://lnkd.in/gajFXfk #engineering #LBNL

A successful Near Detector Cryostat Preliminary Design Review milestone was completed for the LBNF/DUNE-US (Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment) at Fermilab. This is a big success for the Berkeley Lab Engineering Division's collaboration in this experiment. A team of expert reviewers from CERN, Fermilab and STFC (United Kingdom) participated in the review and provided important feedback. To discover more about the LBNL Engineering Division and projects, visit https://lnkd.in/gajFXfk #LBNL #engineering

On August 13, we hosted the Physical Sciences Early Career Enrichment Program (ECEP) Networking Event to welcome Berkeley Lab’s 2024 DOE ECEP cohort. The event introduced them to scientific and engineering leadership across the Physical Sciences Area and included tours, presentations, and a lunchtime networking session with staff and students. ECEP enhances early career researchers' understanding of the diverse fields of science, engineering, and operations at Berkeley Lab, while helping them build meaningful connections with leadership, staff, and peers. Learn more about the Engineering Division and our projects: https://lnkd.in/gajFXfk #LBNL #Engineering

Introducing one of our newest team members, Zach Gustlin! As a Mechanical Engineer 2, he will be contributing to various ALS projects at Berkeley Lab. Zach is passionate about advancing scientific research and, in his free time, he loves staying active and exploring the outdoors. What brought you to the Engineering Division/LBNL? > A desire to support impactful scientific research and to work on interesting engineering challenges at the Lab. What are you doing at the Lab, and what projects/programs are you involved in? > I am a mechanical engineer and will be supporting various projects on the ALS What do you like to do outside of working at the Lab? > I enjoy hiking, playing volleyball, swimming and mountain biking Feel free to include a fun fact about yourself! > In 2018, I hiked the John Muir Trail, a 211-mile trail from Mount Whitney to Yosemite Valley. Want to explore your next potential career move with Berkeley Lab? See our open positions: careers.lbl.gov

Berkeley Lab's EG IDEA Committee recently hosted a DIY Ice Cream Social, where everyone got to unleash their creativity and build their own ice cream. With a variety of flavors and toppings to choose from, it was a treat-filled afternoon that brought our division together. Thank you to the EG IDEA Committee for organizing this celebration of community!? To learn more about the EG IDEA Committee and how to get involved, check out their website: https://lnkd.in/gTFVXUeg

Celebrating Merlin Lopez's five years Berkeley Lab! We are excited to recognize this milestone for one of the Engineering Division's valued team members! For the past five years, Merlin has been an integral part of the Advanced Light Source Upgrade team. Merlin shared a few of the most motivating aspects of working at the lab include its diverse workforce, opportunities for growth, and the ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Here's to many more years of success and contributions, Merlin! Interested in careers at the Lab? Visit careers.lbl.gov