Engineering Tech V - Optical Mechanical - Integrated Optics Modules (NWS 00899)

About the role

North Wind Services (NWS) is a company that provides technical services to federal clients, including Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, CA. Positions are available for Engineering Technician V Optical/Mechanical Technicians to support the National Ignition Facility (NIF).

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, and test mechanical subassemblies, tooling, and fixtures using hand tools, power tools, precision measurement devices.
• Assist with equipment qualification, validation, and calibration activities as needed.
• Handle large, high-value optics and optical assemblies using mechanical lift or 2-person lifting techniques.
• Inspect large optics.
• Mount optics into mechanical hardware frames.
• Work in a class 100 cleanroom.
• Use web-based data management systems to track work, record metrology data, and report problems.
• Follow and adhere to written, operational, and safety procedures while completing job assignments.
• Support a 24/7 operation, including working second shift work schedules and rotating days.
• Perform all assignments in accordance with ESH&Q, Security, and business practice requirements and policies.
• Work requirements may involve climbing ladders and stairs, lifting to 50 pounds, standing, or walking for significant periods of time.
• Ship and receive optics and other materials.

Requirements

• A.S., or equivalent experience, in Optical or Mechanical technologies.
• Experience with production technologies, including evaluating and testing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work within deadlines to perform multiple tasks and communicate effectively with managers and customers.
• Experience with database, data manipulation skills, personal computers, and associated software.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse group of personalities and disciplines.

Qualifications

• US Citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.
• Pass various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments.

Skills

• Ability to work in a low-level radiologically contaminated, clean room environment.
• Ability to handle large, high-value optics and optical assemblies.
• Ability to inspect large optics.
• Ability to mount optics into mechanical hardware frames.
• Ability to work in a class 100 cleanroom.
• Ability to use web-based data management systems to track work, record metrology data, and report problems.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately record process parameters.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and customers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of personalities and disciplines.

Benefits

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. The company is committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and is managed by NWS. Specific details are not provided in the job posting.

Schedule

This position may require working a second shift work schedule and rotating days. The exact schedule will be determined based on the needs of the facility and the individual's availability.