Engineered Systems Tec 4

About the Role

The Mechanical Team in AOT-MDE is seeking a motivated Engineered Systems Technician 4 machinist to support LANSCE accelerator maintenance and upgrade operations. The successful candidate will also support these maintenance and upgrade operations in the field as needed. Accelerator Operations and Technology - Mechanical Design Engineering (AOT-MDE) focuses on maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Accelerator. MDE provides engineering and design support to Mechanical Engineering projects both within Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and external customers.

This position involves supporting LANSCE 24-hour, 7-day per week beam operations, which will require work at odd hours (when needed) and on-call duties. The candidate must be willing to work overtime occasionally and serve on call to support 24/7 accelerator operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, general shop tools, and equipment.
• Provide custom fabrications to engineered solutions.
• Demonstrate experience in machine shop fabrication to support accelerator operations and a variety of projects.
• Order spare parts, maintain an online spares inventory, and a maintenance database.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings drafted utilizing ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Use CAD and CAM software for design and manufacturing.
• Apply CNC manufacturing and inspection techniques and procedures.
• Work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior.
• Interact and communicate effectively with scientists, engineers, and technicians.
• Check, correct, and provide constructive feedback to designers regarding their designs.
• Design, fabricate, and/or maintain accelerator equipment.
• Work in radiation areas while adhering to ALARA principles.

Requirements

• Experience machining custom fabrications from drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings drafted utilizing ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Experience with CAD and CAM software.
• Demonstrated experience with CNC manufacturing and inspection techniques and procedures.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team under both general and/or specific instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with scientists, engineers, and technicians.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and a commitment to doing work safely and securely.
• Capable and willing to work in radiation areas while adhering to ALARA principles.
• Skills in using personal computers for word processing and spreadsheet data entry.
• Able to acquire a Q clearance.

Qualifications

Position requires an associate's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. A degree in electromechanical/mechanical or vacuum technology is preferred; accredited journeyman machinist certification is also desirable.

Desired Skills

• Experience machining a variety of materials with lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, and other industrial apparatus.
• Applied knowledge of principles of vacuum design and technology.
• Experience with CMM inspection machines or other inspection technology.
• Proven track record of contributing to high-impact R&D projects through design, prototyping, and fabrication.
• Certified crane and forklift operator.
• Experience in the fabrication of mechanical parts working from sketches, formal drawings, or oral instructions.
• Proficiency in the operational use of and calibration of optical tooling equipment, such as jig transits, sight levels, and theodolites.
• Knowledge of various alignment techniques such as LASER Tracker and Spatial Analyzer software.

Work Environment

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position (1 year for this role) in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory.

Note: Due to federal restrictions, citizens of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, including Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large nationwide network.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Free basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth and parental leave.
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually).
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays).
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius).

Clearance

This position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Obtaining such clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.