Dimensional Metrology Engineering Technologist/CMM Expert (Engineering Technologist 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or HDHP medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Dimensional Metrology Engineering Technologist to join the PF-AM group in Los Alamos, NM. You will program CMMs, validate dimensional measurements, and mentor teammates, ensuring parts meet design specifications.

The role requires extensive CMM expertise, GD&T, and M&TE knowledge, with collaboration across engineers, machinists and quality professionals to uphold precision standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Science or related field with 8 years of related experience.
• Expert knowledge in programming, operating and calibrating CMMs in a manufacturing environment.
• Expert knowledge of GD&T and its application to ensure accurate dimensional measurements.
• Expert knowledge using M&TE (e.g., surface roughness testers, height gauges, calipers, micrometers) in high-precision inspection labs.
• Proficiency with CMM software: QUINDOS, PC-DMIS, PolyWorks or Calypso.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Design for Manufacturability Reviews and ensure dimensional inspection requirements are achievable.
• Select appropriate M&TE based on Total Uncertainty Ratio (TUR) to meet design specs.
• Perform precise dimensional inspections and verify compliance with drawings.
• Write optimized, user-friendly CMM programs.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers and mentor junior team members.

Skills

CMM programming

CMM operation

GD&T

M&TE usage

NIST/ISO/ASME standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Science

Tools

QUINDOS

PC-DMIS

PolyWorks

Calypso

Job description

What You Will Do

The Prototype Fabrication Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides technical experience and proficiency in machining, fabrication and precision dimensional inspection of critical hardware needed to support the nation's nuclear stockpile readiness efforts. The selected candidate will be joining a dedicated staff of engineers, machinists, and quality control professionals to ensure manufactured components meet drawing standards and requirements. We are seeking a skilled Dimensional Metrology Engineering Technologist to join the Prototype Fabrication Applied Metrology (PF-AM) group. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, machinists, inspectors, and quality professionals to ensure high standards in manufacturing and precision measurements. Key responsibilities include participating in Design for Manufacturability Reviews, ensuring dimensional inspection requirements are achievable, and selecting appropriate Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) based on the required Total Uncertainty Ratio (TUR) to meet design specifications. You will perform precise dimensional inspections and verify compliance with design specifications for components and assemblies. Additionally, you will write optimized, user-friendly Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs, provide technical support to internal and external customers, and mentor less experienced team members. By fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment, you will help strengthen the team's capabilities in dimensional inspection, CMM programming, and M&TE usage.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

Technical Expertise

• Expert knowledge in programming, operating and calibrating CMMs in a manufacturing environment.
• Expert knowledge utilizing QUINDOS, PC-DMIS, PolyWorks or Calypso CMM Software.
• Expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and its application to ensure accurate dimensional measurements.
• Expert knowledge using M&TE in a high-precision dimensional inspection laboratories, including surface roughness testers, shadow graphs, density determination stations, height gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other precision gauges.
• Advanced understanding of M&TE traceable to NIST, including in-depth knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ISO, ASME).

Communication and Teamwork

• Expert written and verbal communication skills to present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers clearly and professionally.
• Advanced experience training and mentoring inspectors in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization.

Education/Experience

Position requires a Bachelor' Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficient in measurement uncertainty analysis, with the ability to calculate and evaluate the Test Uncertainty Ratio (TUR) and select the appropriate measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) needed for measurements of part features.
• Advanced experience utilizing CAD software, including SolidWorks, Creo, NX, CATIA, Inventor or Fusion 360.
• Hands‑on experience in maintaining, error mapping, calibrating, and repairing CMMs to achieve sub‑micron measurement uncertainties.

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.

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. 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.

• 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 for additional information.

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.

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 [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.