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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 3 days ago

Engineering Technologist 2

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is primarily responsible for monitoring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile and conducting advanced research in numerous areas related to national security. As an Engineering Technologist 2, you will apply engineering principles to solve complex technical problems in support of manufacturing equipment and systems, while mentoring early career engineers and ensuring safety and quality in operations.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Uses professional concepts and laboratory objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways

Contributes to the development of new methods and approaches

Applies engineering, mathematics, and science knowledge to solve routine technical problems

Work with engineering staff to prepare and/or carry out changes in design, drafting, techniques, and procedures; coordinate corrective actions

Aiding & mentoring early career engineers & technicians

Adapt to evolving requirements while meeting safety, security, compliance, and schedule imperatives

Assist in developing new methods, technologies, and analysis techniques for institutional programs

Ensure programmatic objectives through the provision of project management and engineering support to successfully complete milestones

Qualification

Engineering principlesEngineering designManufacturing knowledgeProject managementAnalytical thinkingContinuous improvementTechnical communicationSafety commitmentQuality assuranceNuclear experienceQ clearanceTeam collaborationMentoring

Required

Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures

Knowledge of engineering design

Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written communications

Demonstrated capability/experience performing a broad range of complex engineering work, including experience designing or reviewing a complete project, system, or component

Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, system and component testing operations

Demonstrated experience developing and validating engineering requirements

Ability to coordinate work and/or corrective actions

Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement of concepts and tools

Demonstrated commitment to high quality and timeliness of deliverables

Demonstrated ability to work independently in high-intensity environments with coworkers representing a variety of technical backgrounds

Demonstrated ability to express detailed ideas clearly in ways that build understanding, respect, and trust, as demonstrated through presentations and publications

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

Requires at least 1 year of nuclear experience

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with system and subsystem qualification testing and/or analysis

Demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement concepts and tools

Demonstrated knowledge of conduct of operations principles

Demonstrated experience performing engineering work using rigorous institutional processes

Active Q clearance or equivalent

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge or experience working in a manufacturing or production organization requiring implementation of defined manufacturing, testing, and quality requirements