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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 17 hours ago

Designer/Drafter 1/2

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$54K/yr - $82K/yr

1+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Design/Drafter who will utilize 3D CAD software to create models and drawings, and collaborate with engineers on design solutions for complex projects.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Independently defines modeling structure for large, complex design projects and resolves design package issues by facilitating design reviews, collaborating with engineers and stakeholders on hardware design, fabrication, assembly and testing

Works independently or as part of a team

Responsible for the development and design of large projects and works directly with customer to define requirements for the design solution

Facilitate design reviews with stakeholders, addressing compatibility between design drawings and models with other disciplines, clarifying interfaces and resolving issues

May be project lead on process or product design

May assign tasks to and monitor work of project progress in the group when assigned lead responsibility to support engineers in dimensioning strategies

May supervise aspects of work of others and performs own work with minimal direction

Involved with technical solutions to complex and/or unique problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity, creativity and independence

Qualification

3D CAD softwareGD&T standardsCreo ParametricAutoCAD certificationProduct Data ManagementCollaborationCommunication

Required

Demonstrated experience and skills using 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software to produce models, drawings, layouts and engineering concepts

Generate complete design packages for complex components, assemblies, tooling, equipment and/or systems

Independently defines modeling structure for large, complex design projects and resolves design package issues by facilitating design reviews

Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders on hardware design, fabrication, assembly and testing

Working knowledge of engineering concepts and basic skills in product data management and/or configuration management of part and assembly definition

Working knowledge of industry standards such as ASME Y series design/drafting standards including Y14.5M Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Ability to perform calculations in support of unique technical problems for fit, form and function

Works independently or as part of a team

Entry-Level to Fundamental understanding of component and tool design, fixturing, schematics, and tooling equipment

Entry-Level to Fundamental understanding of machine shop equipment like a mill, lathe, drill press, welder and inspection equipment

Entry-Level to Fundamental understanding of engineering materials and their suitability for component design and manufacture

Entry-Level to Fundamental understanding of three-dimensional parametric CAD systems and associated Product Data Management system

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

Entry-Level to Fundamental understanding of novel design solutions for unique and non-standard design challenges in either static or dynamic applications

Entry-Level to Fundamental understanding of application of design limits in non-routine environments

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to advise engineers in dimensioning strategies

High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 years related experience for Design/Drafter 1

High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience for Design/Drafter 2

Preferred

An Associate's of Science degree in design/drafting or engineering practices

Certification in Auto CAD

Experience with Creo Parametric 3D CAD Software and PDMLink Product Lifecycle Management Software

Experience with practices and procedures used in the Nuclear Security Enterprise for conveying design intent to other national laboratories and production plants

Active Q clearance, or the ability to obtain a Q clearance