Electrical Engineering Technologist 1/2
Los Alamos National Security LLC
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Job summary
Los Alamos National Security LLC is seeking Engineering Technologists to support electrical design and development for control systems. Candidates will work directly with engineering teams and contribute to the overall LANL mission.
The ideal applicants will possess a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience in electrical drafting software and CAD. This position offers competitive salaries based on level and responsibilities, along with benefits including medical and retirement options.
Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical computer-aided drafting techniques.
- Basic skill with electric-mechanical assembly/fabrication.
- Experience in electrical drafting software.
Responsibilities
- Design, fabricate, and deploy control systems.
- Generate and review electrical drawings for accuracy.
- Maintain CAD libraries and incorporate drawing standards.
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Job description
This position will be filled at either the Engineering Technologist 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. The Automation, Robotics, and Controls (E-3) group seeks a skilled individual with experience in the development and realization of electrical designs, including the creation of wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and component layouts. You will provide critical support for engineering teams with expertise in electrical and controls applications. Your primary role will involve working with end users to design, fabricate, and deploy a wide variety of control and data acquisition systems to support the LANL mission. The ideal candidate has a passion for creating, modifying, and managing electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams and has hands‑on experience developing electrical drawing packages and completing the cycle of concept, prototype, and final product fabrication/assembly. Some work will be conducted in a radiological area.
- Apply technical knowledge to generate control systems and documentation from limited requirements.
- Assist in instrumentation and control systems design, development, troubleshooting, and production.
- Prepare, review, and document technical information including circuit and cabling diagrams and schematics.
- Assist with fabrication of various parts including printed circuit boards, cables, and enclosures.
- Generate and review electrical drawings for accuracy, completeness, and standardization.
- Develop and update electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams primarily in AutoCAD Electrical and/or Altium Designer.
- Work closely with other technical staff to translate markups and designs into accurate technical drawings.
- Maintain CAD libraries and incorporate drawing standards across multiple projects.
- Perform drawing audits and support drawing revision control.
- Assist in bill of material generation, documentation, and procurement.
- Manage drawing approval and review workflows in coordination with system design reviews.
- Contribute to improving the group’s capabilities and workflow.
- Contribute to the planning, coordination, and preparation of equipment or work specifications.
- Apply knowledge of electrical drafting software (AutoCAD Electrical, Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition).
- Apply knowledge of industrial control software (Rockwell Automation, Siemens, National Instruments Embedded Controllers).
- Determine approach to solutions, plans, schedules and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives.
- Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical computer‑aided drafting techniques and design.
- Basic skill with electric‑mechanical assembly/fabrication, including soldering, cable assembly, and wire routing.
- Basic knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
- Effective written and oral communication. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Experience with the design and implementation of system hardware and software.
- Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical computer‑aided drafting techniques including revision control and template management.
- Demonstrate appropriate initiative and decision making.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate technical specifications and timelines.
- Working knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods.
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.
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.
- Experience with AUTODESK AutoCAD Electrical, AUTODESK Vault, Altium Designer and/or Siemens Xpedition.
- Experience with PLC controls and schematic development.
- Experience with SolidWorks.
- Experience with Atlassian productivity tools (JIRA, Confluence).
- Experience with Windchill.
- Knowledge of NFPA, IEEE, and ANSI drawing standards.
E Division prides itself on providing professional, courteous, and competent customer service to all internal and external customers. We seek someone with superior customer service skills that can develop and nurture effective internal customer relationships and interact effectively with all levels of personnel, building trust, gaining consensus, and resolving conflicts.
Knowledgeable of engineering principles and procedures, safety basis interaction, design guides, standards, and administrative practices as applied to DOE non‑reactor nuclear facilities.
DOE Q Clearance preferred.
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
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. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
- 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) with 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).
Directive 206.2 – Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Position will be cleared to Q 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. Clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in very limited circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required.
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 ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
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.
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.
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