Sandia National Laboratories · 1 hour ago
Early Career Engineering Support Technologist - CAMINO Operations, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$64K/yr - $123K/yr
3+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking a highly motivated early career Engineering Support Technologist to work in the CAMINO Operations team, focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies to support mission teams in delivering critical products for National Security.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with other technologists and staff members in the team to serve as a resource, further the technological capabilities in the department, and push the boundaries of advanced manufacturing
Safely and securely operate equipment in a laboratory setting and bring your awareness of the ES&H and security policies and principles to all operations carried out in the CAMINO facility
Operate manufacturing equipment (Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Directed Energy Deposition, Fused Filament Fabrication, Stereolithography, CNC equipment, etc.) to produce one-off R&D components in a prototype environment
Develop and modify CAD/CAM/Sliced files using Creo, SolidWorks, QuantAM, 3D-Expert, NetFabb, and Mastercam
Perform post-processing activities (deburring, cleaning, polishing, etc.)
Assemble experimental components to safely study and understand physical phenomena of interest to component customers
Serve as a resource to team members to assess and improve design for manufacturability, manufacturing knowledge (use of software and hardware), and safe use of the equipment
Perform and coordinate routine maintenance, calibration, and repair of manufacturing equipment
Procure raw materials, tooling, and lab supplies
Enhance efficiency and improve operational excellence by participating in 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) Lean Six Sigma activities
Develop security plans, pressure safety data packages, and other documentation for equipment used for classified and unclassified work
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in a manufacturing, mechanical, or electrical discipline or relevant education plus 3+ years of relevant experience
Experience using CAD/CAM tools (Creo, SolidWorks, Mastercam, Fusion 360, Camworks, etc.)
Experience operating CNC manufacturing equipment (lathe, mills, wire EDM, etc.)
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment
Expertise with additive/subtractive manufacturing strategies and equipment
Knowledge of inspection techniques and a basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with precision inspection hand tools and coordinate measurement machines (CMM)
Experience using additive manufacturing methods, techniques, and equipment
Experience keeping detailed logbooks, documenting work and procedures
Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Familiarity with Sandia's safety and security culture and with writing safety/security plans
Interest and willingness to collaborate with other members of the organization to gain new skills and teach acquired skills
Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents, drawings, and blueprints
Capability to maintain a clean and well-organized workspace
Safe laboratory practices and secure handling of equipment and data
Able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-Level security clearance
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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