Empowering scientific discovery through innovative engineering solutions

The Division collaborates with researchers to enable groundbreaking science, designing and building the detectors that enable cutting-edge physics experiments, and pushing accelerator and beamline engineering frontiers. Capabilities include accelerator engineering, detector systems and custom electronics, fabrication and manufacturing, and project execution.

From building some of the largest physics detectors in the world to fabricating parts that are on the nano- or micron-scale, the Engineering Division plays a key role in major projects and programs throughout Berkeley Lab. Engineers and technologists are embedded within scientific divisions, serving as key members of science project teams.

The Division is organized around five core engineering disciplines, represented by Departments within the organization. This structure enables it to deliver targeted support to key scientific areas: Mechanical Engineering; Electronics, Software, and Instrumentation; Manufacturing Engineering; Computer-Aided Design (CAD); and Project Planning and Controls. In addition, we collaborate with the ATAP division to lead a center of excellence for high performance magnet systems.