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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Designer/Drafter 2/3

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$54K/yr - $82K/yr

3+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Designer/Drafter role involves supporting the development of tooling and equipment for pit production through CAD modeling and drafting, while collaborating with various teams to meet customer requirements.

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, primarily through CAD modeling and drafting

Work closely with other Pit Technologies product engineering, design, and fabrication personnel in a dynamic and collaborative work environment to supply your customers with timely and novel tooling designs that are fit for use in a Category 2 nuclear facility

Work independently and be self-directed in determining technical objectives of assignments

Work as a part of a high-performing team

Contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives to better meet customer requirements

Qualification

Computer-aided DesignCreo ParametricProduct Data ManagementASME GDTP CertificationMechanical Design PrinciplesTeam Collaboration

Required

Experience in use of computer-aided drafting (CAD) and product data management (PDM) software tools used to produce models, drawings, layouts and sketches of components or systems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ability to work on diverse teams, collaborating on novel designs from rough sketches with minimal guidance from a senior level technicians

Position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation

Position requires an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 3 years of related experience, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation