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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 3 months ago

Engineering Technologist 1/2

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$86K/yr - $140K/yr

2+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Engineering Technologist role involves supporting the development of tooling and equipment for Pit Technologies operations, including tooling design, prototyping, and process development. The position requires collaboration with various teams to deliver effective tooling designs for nuclear facility operations.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the development of tooling and equipment for all Pit Technologies groups and operations

Perform tooling design and prototyping, reverse engineering, rapid prototyping, and process development

Work closely with other Pit Technologies product engineering, design, and fabrication personnel

Supply customers with timely and novel tooling designs that are fit for use in a Category 2 nuclear facility

Mentor lower-level designers on the principles, theories, concepts, and techniques within relevant engineering disciplines

Lead continuous process improvement projects

Complete more challenging or novel design projects with little to no supervision

Resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways

Contribute to the development of the team's goals and objectives

Qualification

Computer-aided DesignMechanical/MachiningReverse EngineeringGD&TCreo ParametricProcess ImprovementTeamworkMentoring

Required

Basic knowledge of computer-aided drafting techniques, CAD modeling and design

Basic understanding of modeling and drawing drafting principals, application of standards, symbols, notes, GD&T on drawings and models to capture design intent

Basic understanding of ASME, ANSI, AWS and related industry standards for addressing fit, form and function

Basic knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods

Basic understanding of engineering, design, and drafting concepts related to a mechanical, electro/mechanical or electrical disciplines

Basic knowledge of principles for design, fabrication, assembly and fielding of components and mechanisms

Basic understanding of component and tool design, fixturing, printed circuit boards, schematics, and facility equipment

Basic understanding of machine shop equipment like a mill, lathe, drill press, welder and inspection equipment

Basic understanding of engineering materials and their suitability for component design and manufacture

Experience working in diverse teams, collaborating on novel designs from rough sketches with minimal guidance from a senior level technicians

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Requires a High School Diploma

Working knowledge and proficiency in the above skills and knowledge areas

The ability and desire to mentor lower-level designers and check their work for accuracy and adequacy

Q clearance required