Electrical Metrology Technician — Precision Calibration

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks an Electrical Metrologist within the Metrology Program and Calibration Laboratory to lead calibration setups, develop advanced techniques, and ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025. The role is onsite in Los Alamos, NM, with responsibilities spanning from instrument diagnostics to accreditation support.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree with several years of calibration experience, strong data analysis, and the ability to travel domestically as

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in conceptualizing and communicating major elements of calibrations for electrical disciplines.
• Demonstrated skill in preparation and presentation of test‑measurement results.
• Experience with precision, accuracy, and bias values.
• Experience resolving measurement issues by conducting research and investigating alternative solutions.
• Experience monitoring instrument performance trends that may require recalibration or servicing.
• Knowledge and experience working to ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain a DOE “Q” Clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to travel domestically occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform or manage the setup, calibration, operation, maintenance, and diagnostics of precise and complex electrical equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, calibrators, and counters.
• Develop advanced calibration and/or measurement techniques for new or one‑of‑a‑kind instruments, equipment, and systems via software programming and manual techniques.
• Accurately perform, review, and validate calibration calculations such as uncertainties and Test-Uncertainty-Ratios (TURs).
• Provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of sophisticated scope and complexity.
• Support Calibration Accreditation activities by collecting calibration data and developing, reviewing, validating procedures and/or calculations.
• Work under consultative direction toward predetermined long‑range goals and objectives.
• Perform quality reviews of calibrations performed by other employees.
• Develop in‑depth calibration and/or measurement techniques for new or one‑of‑a‑kind instruments, equipment, and systems.
• Work with minimal direction toward predetermined long‑range goals and objectives.
• Be responsible and accountable for appropriate actions and decision‑making within the assigned area.
• Perform validation and verification of procedures.

Skills

Calibration concepts

Measurement theory

Data analysis

Problem solving

ISO 17025 knowledge

Multi-tasking

Citizenship requirement

Education

Associate’s degree

5 years of experience

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks an Electrical Metrologist within the Metrology Program and Calibration Laboratory to lead calibration setups, develop advanced techniques, and ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025. The role is onsite in Los Alamos, NM, with responsibilities spanning from instrument diagnostics to accreditation support.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree with several years of calibration experience, strong data analysis, and the ability to travel domestically as