Cleared R&D Chemical Engineer - EMSAT Process Engineer, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 102,400 - 199,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 compressed schedule

4/10 compressed schedule

Telecommuting

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico seeks an R&D Chemical Engineer to lead and own manufacturing processes at its EMSAT facilities. The role focuses on developing, improving, and monitoring assembly and related processes for explosive components in a flexible, team-based environment.

You will design, test, and implement processes with emphasis on yield, quality, and safety; coordinate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to continuous improvement across equipment and methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Active DOE Q security clearance or equivalent to start.
• Graduate degree in Chemical Engineering or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conceive, conduct, and manage process development for energetic components in a manufacturing environment.
• Characterize processes to determine ideal equipment, tools and parameters for high yield and quality.
• Maintain manufacturing equipment and OT ensuring continuous operation.
• Analyze manufacturing performance using KPIs like yield, variance, and takt time.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and operating procedures.

Skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

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Cleared R&D Chemical Engineer - EMSAT Process Engineer, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

Extraordinary co-workers

Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

Career advancement and enrichment opportunities

Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking an R&D Chemical Engineer to lead and own manufacturing processes at Sandia¿s explosive components facilities. Your primary role will consist of working in a flexible team environment to develop, improve, and monitor equipment and methods used for the manufacturing of explosive components with an initial emphasis on assembly operations. You will coordinate with other personnel to apply engineering concepts and best practices to the design, development, analysis, and testing of processes and equipment that meet design requirements on schedule and budget in support of key deliverables. Processes include, but are not limited to cleaning, laser welding, resistance welding, leak testing, powder pressing, encapsulation, soldering, glass-to-metal sealing, thin film deposition, mechanical/electrical measurements, and visual inspections. The role also includes ownership of the documentation necessary to manufacture components such as work instructions and operating procedures, as well as the analysis and disposition of non-conforming product and identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement of yields, methods, and equipment.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

Plan, conceive, conduct, and manage process development for energetic components in a manufacturing environment

Direct systematic studies to characterize processes with the intent of determining the ideal process equipment, tools, and parameters that will meet design requirements with high yield and high quality

Manage and maintain manufacturing equipment and operational technology ensuring continuous, predictable operation

Analyze the performance of manufacturing processes using key performance indicators such as yield, variance, and tact time.

Use manufacturing process results and data to provide objective Design for Manufacturability advice to engineers from both the Design and Production Agencies

Create new understanding and capabilities by using the scientific method: hypothesis, test, and evaluation techniques; critical review; or similar engineering research and development methods

Use engineering principles to research, design, or develop tooling, instruments, machines, experiments, processes, systems, theories, and technologies

Lead and support formal problem-solving efforts as needed to address manufacturing anomalies and to maintain high-rigor, high-quality processes

Develop and maintain work instructions and operating procedures

Lead or participate in new process and equipment development and qualification

Assist with the operational startup of a new facility

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$102,400 - $199,700

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development

An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start

Qualifications We Desire:

The ideal R&D S&E Chemical engineer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

Graduate degree in Chemical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)

Proven ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced/schedule driven environment

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

Experience in a high-quality manufacturing environment applying rigorous processes

Experience in interfacing with and participating in Product Realization Teams

Experience with:

Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply the analysis to decision making

Background in, or experience with, explosive technologies and engineering applications

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and projects

About Our Team:

The Explosive Component Operations Science and Technology department (7457) produces energetic components that support deliverables for Sandia's nuclear deterrence mission. We also provide mission-enabling support to all of 7450, while innovating energetic component processes and production capabilities for the organization. We are responsible for production planning, product pre-acceptance, and component manufacturing. We oversee the construction and operations of the Energetics Manufacturing Science and Technology (EMSAT) facility.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

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