Engineered Systems Technician 3/4

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an Engineering Systems Technician 3/4 to support the LANSCE Injectors team. You will work on electronic and high voltage equipment, with on-call after hours and weekends, and opportunities for growth in electronics training.

The role includes learning AC/DC systems, mechanical construction, wiring, PCB assembly, and basic fluid systems, while collaborating with scientists and engineers across the lab.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience with installation, maintenance, commissioning, and repairs of electrical/electronic equipment.
• Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams or schematics from documentation, diagrams, rough sketches, layouts, and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise, support, and technical help for the LANSCE Injectors team operation.
• Maintain and upgrade various electronic and high voltage equipment.
• Assist with day-to-day operations and document maintenance, operation and tests.

Skills

Voltmeter

Electrical diagrams

Troubleshooting electronics

AC/DC systems

Water/air pressure systems

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Five years related experience (Level 4)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Electrical test equipment

Job description

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Engineering Systems Technician 3 or Engineering Systems Technician 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division Applied Electrodynamics (AOT-AE) group is seeking an Engineering Systems Technician 3/4 to provide expertise, support, and technical help aspects of the LANSCE Injectors team operation that maintains and upgrades various electronic and high voltage equipment. The team plays a supporting role in LANSCE accelerator operations and beam delivery. The work of the Engineering Systems Technician may be mechanical or electronic. The individual will support scientists, engineers, operators, technologists, and other technicians and participate in activities that span from maintenance and upgrades of current systems to design work that will lead to development of the future ion injector & pulsed power systems. A questioning mentality is the main requirement to thrive in this position.

Additionally, the candidate will be required to provide on-call support after hours and on weekends. The on-call assignment will typically be one week per month during accelerator operations, which spans about seven months per year.

Engineering Systems Technician 3 $66,100 - $103,600

The selected Engineering Systems Technician will be learning from and working with experienced technologists, technicians, scientists, and engineers with a wealth of knowledge to share. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an understanding of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) systems, mechanical construction, wiring and printed circuit board assembly, digital logic and electronics troubleshooting, basic water and air pressure systems, and hazardous chemical handling. The applicant will also be able to document system maintenance, operation and tests. The successful applicant's main job will be to learn from our team and assist with day-to-day operations. The successful applicant would be encouraged to pursue further electronics training.

Engineering Systems Technician 4: $72,800 - $115,400

In addition to what was outlined above at the Technician 3 level, Technician 4 will be required to lead troubleshooting and repair of various equipment and write system documentation for complex electrical/electronic systems.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated competency using test equipment such as a voltmeter.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand basic electrical wiring diagrams or schematics, working from documentation, diagrams, rough sketches, layouts, and verbal instructions.
• Experience with installation, maintenance, commissioning, and repairs of simple electrical/electronic equipment and/or systems.
• Experience with basic water and air pressure systems.

Additional Job Requirements for Engineering Systems Technician 4 level:

• Demonstrated competency using test equipment such as oscilloscopes.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair AC and DC electronic system and similar equipment.
• Experience with installation, maintenance, commissioning, and repairs on complex electrical/electronic equipment and/or systems, containing multiple integrated or discrete components.
• Experience with vacuum systems.

Education/Experience at Level 3: Position requires an associate's degree in a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/ Experience at Level 4: Position requires an associate's degree in a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, additional training and/or certification is preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity and/or experience with particle accelerator operations and/or ion sources, maintenance, or operations and maintenance at a similar complex facility.
• Experience with installation and testing of high-voltage and pulsed-power devices and/or systems.
• A current Q clearance, or the ability to obtain such, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.

Work Environment:

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:

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.

No Clearance:

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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.