Technical Staff

About the role

Technical staff position supporting dimensional acceptance and metrology activities at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. Daily assignments are established based on the employee’s level of experience, and comprehensive training is provided to support all functions of the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop dimensional acceptance methodologies from design drawings or CAD models using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), high-precision gages, and Numerical Control (NC) machines for products produced or processed at the Y-12 complex.
• Provide technical input for CMM program development and deliver comprehensive dimensional certification packages to customers for final quality definition.
• Assist in designing special tooling and fixtures for the acceptance process; coordinate with inspection areas and the Oak Ridge Metrology Center for calibration of certified gaging; maintain personal inventory and control of all assigned assets.
• Develop and maintain process controls, manage configuration control of certification packages, and oversee product retest requirements as necessary.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for customers regarding part acceptance and all associated support activities for new programs and projects.
• Evaluate the performance of precision equipment to achieve and maintain the lowest possible measurement uncertainty.
• Partner with customers to develop and validate acceptable methodologies that meet or exceed their technical specifications.
• Interface daily with plant-level and technical program managers, development teams, engineering, operating area inspectors, and NNSA auditors.
• Engage personnel across multiple organizations to coordinate and implement key projects.
• Provide technical support for projects aimed at improving performance, installing new equipment, and driving continuous process improvements.
• Diagnose issues with calibration equipment, primarily coordinate measuring machines, and collaborate with skilled crafts to resolve CMM-related problems.
• Assist with machine calibration and certification; develop technical specifications and obtain vendor quotes for replacement parts and new equipment; attend off-site acceptance testing for CMM procurements.
• Maintain strict security requirements for computer systems associated with dimensional inspection equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA OR a Master’s degree in engineering/physical science with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA OR a PhD in an engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
• GPA requirement applies up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer; beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience supersedes GPA.
• Must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (e.g., baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major with 2 years job-related experience and 1 year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Strong technical, organizational, communication, and team-building skills.
• Experience with machining and/or inspection activities.
• Ability to interpret information from design drawings, equipment technical reference manuals, management requirements, and industry standards to develop equipment support and compliance documents.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and Y-12 organizational policies, configuration and document control procedures, and the Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS).
• Proficiency in clearly expressing and documenting technical issues using Microsoft Office or other software packages.
• Self-starter able to work with all levels of personnel from craft to Design Agency staff.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans.
• Employer-matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage and education reimbursement.
• Onsite workout facilities and cafeterias.

Security and clearance

Requires a Q clearance; ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. This position may require entry into Material Access Areas and participation in the Human Reliability Program, which includes a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance applicants.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening, and background investigation.