Electromechanical Technologist - ND Components, Onsite

About the role

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas. The Electromechanical Technologist will join the Electronic Neutron Generator (ELNG) and isolator development teams, supporting product development, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and documentation while maintaining laboratory space and equipment. This position requires onsite work.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties in support of technical activities related to product development
• Support production with product manufacturing issues
• Problem‑solve assembly and disassembly of development products
• Build and document the assembly of development components
• Provide feedback to component design engineers
• Maintain ownership of laboratory space and equipment

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with trades, soldering, and hand tools or similar work
• Experience working with design or production teams
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Desired:

• High school diploma plus five (5) or more years of directly related experience
• Experience in Power Source Technologies, Neutron Generators, or Energetics production or design environments
• Experience with encapsulation processes
• Experience with machining
• Experience with laser welding
• Experience with laser marking
• Experience with x‑ray, CT, or similar imaging
• IPC J‑STD‑001 soldering certification and IPC‑A‑610 soldering inspection certification
• Experience working at a national laboratory or similar security setting
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a diverse team
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills
• Commitment to delivering excellence to customers

Benefits

• Generous vacation
• Strong medical and other benefits
• Competitive 401(k)
• Learning opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Amenities supporting work/life balance

Pay

Salary range: $63,800 – $123,400 (actual salary based on experience, qualifications,