Engineering Technologist 1/2 - Machining

What You Will Do y What You Will Do

Join a team supporting mission-critical manufacturing and machining operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In this role, you will provide hands-on technical and engineering support for machining equipment, manufacturing processes, and associated systems supporting plutonium operations within the Plutonium Facility (PF-4).

You will work closely with machinists, engineers, maintenance personnel, operations, and other technical staff to support reliable operation of machining equipment and successful execution of manufacturing activities. Your work may include troubleshooting equipment and process issues, supporting equipment maintenance and process improvements, developing and reviewing technical documentation and drawings, assisting with equipment installation and upgrades, and applying engineering principles to improve machining capability, reliability, safety, and performance.

This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1 or Engineering Technologist 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Engineering Technologist 1 - $87,800 - $143,000

As an Engineering Technologist 1, you will provide technical support for machining and manufacturing activities and the equipment used to execute those processes. As a member of the team, you will apply your education and experience to assist with troubleshooting, equipment modifications, machining process improvements, and resolution of moderately complex technical problems.

You will support engineers, machinists, and other technical personnel in evaluating machining equipment and processes; gathering and analyzing technical data; performing calculations; reading, following, preparing and reviewing drawings; developing technical documentation; and supporting equipment installation, maintenance, repair, and upgrades. You may use computer-aided design tools and other engineering software to develop or modify drawings, models, tooling concepts, equipment layouts, and technical information.

You will participate in multidisciplinary teams to help maintain equipment availability and support production objectives while ensuring work is performed in accordance with applicable safety, security, quality, and work-control requirements.

Engineering Technologist 2 - $96,600 - $158,000

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the Engineering Technologist 2 will independently resolve a broader range of complex machining, manufacturing, and equipment-related technical issues.

At this level, you will take greater ownership of troubleshooting and technical problem solving associated with machining equipment and manufacturing processes. You will perform more complex engineering calculations and analyses, evaluate equipment performance, recommend modifications and improvements, and support the planning and implementation of new or upgraded machining capabilities.

You will work closely with machinists, engineers, maintenance personnel, and operations in addition to management, partner organizations, and outside vendors to determine technical approaches and develop solutions that improve equipment reliability, manufacturability, process performance, and operational efficiency. You may provide technical direction to design and drafting personnel, coordinate technical activities, support equipment procurements and specifications, and communicate equipment and process status to technical personnel and management.

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Machining and Manufacturing:

Knowledge of or experience with machining, manufacturing, fabrication, or related production processes and the ability to apply technical principles to support manufacturing activities and resolve equipment or process issues.

Machine Tools and Equipment:

Knowledge of mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment, with the ability to support troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and/or improvement of machining equipment and associated systems. Familiarity with control system software and diagnostic tools.

Engineering Design and Technical Analysis:

Knowledge of engineering principles, mathematics, technical calculations, and data-gathering methods used to evaluate equipment and manufacturing processes. Experience interpreting and/or developing engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical documentation.

Computer-Aided Design:

Knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting techniques and the ability to use engineering software to support equipment layouts, drawings, models, tooling, components, or manufacturing activities.

Technical Problem Solving:

Demonstrated ability to identify technical problems, evaluate relevant information, and work collaboratively with machinists, engineers, maintenance personnel, and other technical staff to develop and implement solutions.

Safety and Work Control:

Demonstrated commitment to performing work safely and securely and following applicable procedures, work-control requirements, engineering practices, and quality requirements in a manufacturing or technical environment.

Collaboration:

Ability to work effectively within a small team environment. Contributing expertise to problem solving efforts, respecting the contributions of others, and also taking direction and executing work plans.

Additional Job Requirements for Engineering Technologist 2

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

Machining and Manufacturing Expertise:

Working knowledge of machining and manufacturing principles with demonstrated experience supporting complex machine tools, manufacturing equipment, tooling, or production processes.

Equipment Troubleshooting and Improvement:

Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex equipment or manufacturing problems, determine technical approaches, evaluate alternatives, and recommend equipment or process modifications.

Engineering Analysis and Design:

Demonstrated experience performing complex calculations and technical analyses and applying computer-aided design/modeling tools in support of machining equipment, tooling, manufacturing systems, or engineering design.

Equipment Implementation:

Experience supporting the planning, specification, procurement, installation, modification, acceptance, and/or implementation of manufacturing equipment or machine tools.

Independent Technical Work:

Demonstrated ability to plan and execute technical assignments with limited direction, coordinate with multidisciplinary personnel, and clearly communicate technical issues, recommendations, and equipment or process status. May lead small teams in executing work tasks. Fluid in conduct of operations and formality of operations consistent with work in a high hazard or high consequence environment.

Collaboration:

May lead small teams in executing work tasks. Interactions expand to other organizations and entities outside the machining team. Providing clear feedback on status of work execution and next steps. Participation in work planning activities.

Education/Experience at Engineering Technologist 1: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 2 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at Engineering Technologist 2: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related degree and 5 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

DOE 426.2A: Requires a high school diploma.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting machining or manufacturing operations in a production environment.
• Experience with computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools and/or conventional machining equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, modifying, or improving manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with shop fabrication methods and equipment.
• Experience with computer-aided design/modeling and development or interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Experience supporting equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, or upgrades.
• Experience applying continuous improvement principles to manufacturing processes or equipment reliability.
• Experience working under formal configuration management, quality assurance, conduct of operations, or work-control processes.
• Experience working in a nuclear facility, glovebox, or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working effectively with machinists, engineers, maintenance personnel, operations, and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Active Q clearance and/or experience working within applicable nuclear-facility personnel reliability requirements is desired, where applicable to the position.

Work Schedule: 4/10 schedule. Shift work may be required.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located 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 in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

Note to Applicants:

Please submit a detailed resume highlighting relevant machining, manufacturing, equipment, engineering technology, and technical problem-solving experience.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of 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 the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same 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)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://int.lanl.gov/org/ddops/oma/prime-contract-management/applicable-directives/_assets/docs/DOE-O-206.2-Chg-2-LtdChg-Identity,-Credential,-and-Access-Management-ICAM-1.pdf) . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). 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. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US 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.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-border-a-chg1-ltdchg/@@images/file) for additional information.

HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

426.2A: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2A, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

New-Employment Drug Test: 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 of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.

Recruiters:

Tyler Daniel: sdaniel@lanl.gov

Alex Wroblewski: alexwrob@lanl.gov