Engineering Technician V - Optical Mechanical Technician - Optics Processing Facility (NWS 00905)

About the role

North Wind Services (NWS) is seeking an Engineering Technician V Optical/Mechanical Technician to support Optics Production at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, CA. The position supports the NIF, the world's largest and most energetic laser facility.

Responsibilities

• Handling of large (to 18” square, and up to 50 lbs.) valuable laser optics for the NIF using mechanical lift or 2-person lifting techniques.
• Processing large optics, including hand cleaning, automated cleaning, coating and etching.
• Inspecting large optics.
• Mounting optics into mechanical hardware frames.
• Performing metrology on optics, including interferometry, ellipsometry, spectroscopy, imaging, and operating defect metrology tools.
• Working in a class 100 cleanroom.
• Using web-based data management systems to track work, record metrology data, and report problems.
• Following and adhering to written, operational, and safety procedures while completing job assignments.
• Supporting a 24/7 operation.
• Performing all assignments in accordance with ESH&Q, Security, and business practice requirements and policies.
• Working in a low-level radiologically contaminated, clean room environment and handling large, high-value optics and optical assemblies.
• May require working alternate schedules such as 4/10’s or 12-hour shifts.
• Passing various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments.

Requirements

The successful candidate must be a 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.

This position may require the ability to work a second shift work schedule and rotating days.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 work in a 24/7 operation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, shift, and weekend work.

Benefits

North Wind Services offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.

We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people. For more information about benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.