Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 7 hours ago
Mechanical Technician/ Mechanical Technologist
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$34.85/hr - $53.36/hrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to advancing science and technology for national security and global stability. They are seeking a Mechanical Technician or Mechanical Technologist to provide technical support for the maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment in a cleanroom environment, primarily for research and development activities.
Information TechnologyMarket ResearchSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide basic electrical and mechanical support for the setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, removal and decommission of electro-mechanical equipment for photolithography, thin film deposition, plasma etching, wet chemical processing, metrology, and other semiconductor and supporting processes
Work with hand tools and machine tools along with chemical systems and hazardous waste
Work in a Class 100 cleanroom environment, laser labs, and Bio Safety Laboratory, level 2 (BSL2)
Perform maintenance of toxic gas systems under close supervision
Participate in tracking component inventory
Work in a fast-paced environment with many simultaneous tasks/responsibilities and occasional priority pivots
Follow written/verbal operational and safety procedures and maintain a safe, clean, and functional laboratory environment
Clearly document problems, progress, and solutions
Perform other duties as assigned
Design and fabricate moderately complex mechanical or electrical components and systems working independently on well understood tasks
Maintain moderately complex vacuum systems
Work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment with team members, customers, service providers, and vendors
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship
Associate degree in either engineering, vacuum, electronic or mechanical technology or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
Basic understanding of mechanical or electrical hardware and tools
Basic ability to troubleshoot mechanical or electrical equipment
Basic ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
Knowledge of office computer software, including word processing and spreadsheets necessary to produce documentation and graphics
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment and demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience operating mechanical or electrical hardware and tools
Intermediate ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings
Intermediate skills in identifying and troubleshooting moderately complex mechanical and electrical problems, with the ability to suggest and implement solutions
Experience making independent decisions towards resolving a variety of moderately complex technical problems
Ability to create/write general procedures, sketches, and drawings
Experience with toxic gas systems
Experience with vacuum systems
Experience with machining
Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC)
Experience in welding
Microfabrication experience
Cleanroom operations experience
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (•depending on project needs)
Company
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a national security laboratory, provides transformational solutions to national security challenges.
Founded in 1952
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.4MKey Investors
ARPA-EUS Department of EnergyDARPA
2023-11-21Grant
2023-08-14Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
G
Greg Herweg
Chief Technology Officer
D
David Shaughnessy
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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