Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 10 hours ago
Mechanical Technologist/Sr. Mechanical Technologist - S300 FXR
Tracy, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$43.55/hr - $63.97/hrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a Mechanical Technologist/Sr. Mechanical Technologist to support the Site 300 Flash X-Ray Accelerator. The role involves providing technical design, fabrication, and testing of high vacuum and power conditioning systems, as well as participating in R&D activities to develop advanced radiographic capabilities.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide general technical support to various programmatic tasks while applying intermediate level skills and knowledge of technical design, fabrication, and testing while working under general supervision
Perform facility-related and technical tasks, including maintenance, testing, and upgrades of FXR Accelerator support equipment, such as high vacuum systems, SF6, dry air, de-ionized water, and oil conditioning systems
Design, fabricate, assemble, and disassemble moderately complex mechanical systems, including High Vacuum Systems, and perform vacuum leak checks using detection equipment
Operate hand and power tools, lathes, mills, and welding equipment and support the fabrication of hardware for the FXR
Apply material and manufacturing process knowledge to solve moderately complex mechanical problems while also using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures
Maintain system documentation and experimental records
Follow and adhere to written, operational, and safety procedures while completing job assignments and ensure that support and experimental areas are kept clean, uncluttered, and in a state of readiness
Perform work from drawings and verbal and written instructions to assemble and test various moderately complex mechanical designs
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide advanced level technical assembly and disassembly support of complex FXR systems using drawings and verbal and written instructions to assemble and test various complex mechanical designs, while working independently with minimal direction
Design, fabricate, assemble, and disassemble complex mechanical components and systems including planning, setting priorities, and selection of equipment and work methods
Participate in project, facility, and experimental design reviews, applying good engineering and scientific principles, and identifying, analyzing, and providing solutions and alternate approaches to complex mechanical problems using independent creativity and judgment and by establishing or modifying guidelines, techniques, and procedures as necessary
Author operational procedures and technical documents, and recommend improvements to safety, security, and efficiency
May lead, train, or mentor other Technologists or team members
Qualification
Required
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Associate's degree in Engineering Technology; or a technology related certificate or diploma with related work experience and related course work; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a technical or engineering field that includes mechanical training
Experience with mechanical diagnostic equipment, maintaining area controls, assisting with mechanical diagnostic calibration and alignment, and performing data recovery after experiment execution
Demonstrated ability to read and follow moderately complex engineering notes, sketches, drawings, specifications, and procedures, with knowledge of ASME Y14.5
Intermediate level skills and knowledge of engineering hardware design and testing processes
Experience in general machining processes with the ability to operate hand/power tools, lathes, mills, and welding equipment
Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and presentation skills and ability to work constructively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Ability to complete and maintain certifications as required by the position
Fundamental knowledge of and experience using office computer software, operating systems, word processing spreadsheets, databases, and computer aided drafting/design software
Ability to travel
Preferred
Experience working with and/or around high-voltage and high-current equipment
Quality Assurance/Quality Control documentation skills used in an engineering environment
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
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Greg Herweg
Chief Technology Officer
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David Shaughnessy
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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