Engineering Technologist 1

What You Will Do As a member of the Plutonium Machining Group (PT-2) the Engineering Technologist 1 will execute and use the principles of mechanical and electrical engineering to solve technical problems in support of engineering for pit manufacturing and surveillance in the Strategic Materials and Directed Stockpile Work programs at LANL.
This position is also in support of engineering and the development of tooling and equipment for various projects.
The Engineering Technologist 1 must also possess technical knowledge on CNC machines and programming.
The successful candidate will work directly with the Machining Engineering team for machining process development and improvements in Category 2 nuclear facility.
The successful candidate will be expected to prioritize work based on programmatic demands, work both independently, and as part of a team; and contribute to continuous process improvements to meet customer requirements.
Specific job duties include, but are not limited to: Uses professional concepts and Laboratory objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
Frequently contributes to the development of new methods and approaches.
Applies expert knowledge of the principles of engineering, mathematics, and science to solve routine technical problems.
Work with engineering staff to prepare and/or carry out changes in design, methods of manufacture/assembly, and drafting techniques/procedures; coordinate corrective actions.
Assists in on-the-job training of personnel, as assigned.
Understand material and material properties.
Evaluate problems post inspection; tooling and fixturing.
Understand CNC machine capabilities.
Aiding & mentoring early career engineers and machinists for design and manufacturability as well as operations of machine tools in a Category 2 Nuclear Facility.
Understand and able to utilize a variety of CNC machines such as Haas, Mazak, Moore, Precitech, and DMU.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Working knowledge in machining applications and operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of mathematical formulas and computations.
Working knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
Basic knowledge of engineering principles and basic technical responsibilities.
Knowledge of relevant procedures, standards, and guides.
Demonstrated knowledge of industry, regulatory, or DOE/NNSA complex codes, standards, and criteria pertinent to the particular engineering discipline.
CNC Machine programming Desired Qualifications: Previous work in a nuclear facility is preferred.
Demonstrated technical knowledge associated with facilities and production processes related to manufacturing.
Demonstrated knowledge of commercial databases, such as PDMLink and SharePoint.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer-aided drafting techniques, CAD/CAM modeling and design, such as ProEngineer/Creo.
Education: 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.
DOE Order 426.
2: Requires a High School Diploma.
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 1 year.
Note to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses the key requirements of the position.
(Please save a copy of your cover letter with the job number and position name for which you are applying.
) 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.
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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.
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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.
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citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances.
See DOE Order 472.
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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.
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These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
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2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.
2, 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 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.