Sandia National Laboratories · 4 hours ago
Senior/Principal Mechanical Technologist - GTS Experimental Operations, Onsite
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$89K/yr - $172K/yr
3+ years expSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking an experienced Mechanical Technologist to join their GTS Experimental Operations team. The role involves daily operations in high-pressure testing and welding facilities, including design, modification, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical apparatus.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, build, modify, repair, and operate a wide variety of mechanical and electrical apparatus and equipment
Conduct experimental tests in close collaboration with GTS engineering staff
Troubleshoot electronic control systems for various welding and laboratory apparatus
Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified electronics hardware and wiring
Set up and test complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions
Analyze data and recommend modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications
Qualification
Required
High school diploma with a minimum of three years of directly related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
General fabrication (hands-on/mechanical) experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q security clearance
Preferred
Experience with the troubleshooting of electronic components and hardware
At least 2 years of laboratory experimental experience required
Experience in a laboratory R&D environment
Experience designing and fabricating mechanical hardware
Experience with manual or CNC machining
CAD experience
Experience designing and assembling gas handling equipment
AA degree or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering technology
Experience working with high-pressure systems
Experience working with vacuum systems
Experience using DMMs, oscilloscopes, soldering equipment, and other electronic test equipment
Experience troubleshoot PLC and industrial system controllers
Experience in data acquisition
Experience with fabrication of electric cables and circuitry
Welding/brazing experience
Active 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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