Engineering Technician V - OMST Engineering and Maintenance (NWS 00766)

North Wind Services LLC; Livermore, California, City of Rochester (CA, MO, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Technician V to join their dynamic team in supporting national security through cutting-edge technology. This role involves maintaining optics processing machinery, collaborating with engineering staff, and ensuring operational reliability in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics, be adept at troubleshooting complex systems, and possess excellent communication skills. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to employee wellness, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Journey-level experience or associate's degree in electronics required.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electronic and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and electro-mechanical maintenance on machines.
• Coordinate maintenance around production schedules and vendor deliveries.

Skills

Electro-mechanical maintenance

Machine control systems

Troubleshooting electronic systems

Effective communication

Teamwork skills

Ability to interpret schematics

Willingness to work shifts

Travel to vendor sites

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

5-10 years in electrical maintenance

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Technician V - OMST Engineering and Maintenance (NWS 00766)

North Wind Services seeks individuals to contribute to national security within science, technology, and engineering at federal research installations supporting the Department of Energy. Opportunities range from administrative support to advanced technical roles.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and meet pre-employment requirements including physicals, drug screening, and background checks for DOE clearance.

Employees will work for NWS, supporting Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, with day-to-day direction from lab personnel. NWS handles pay, benefits, HR, and employment management.

Position Overview

The Laser Systems Engineering and Operations division has an opening for an Engineering Technician V to support optics processing and metrology at NIF & PS. The role involves maintaining optics processing machinery, collaborating with engineering staff, and ensuring operational reliability. Some travel to vendor sites within the US is required. The facility operates 24/7, and overtime, shifts, or weekend work may be necessary, including work in radiological environments.

Essential Duties

1. Perform electrical and electro-mechanical maintenance on standalone machines with controls, PLCs, vision systems, lasers, vacuum, and pressure controls.
2. Process work orders and document activities via online systems.
3. Coordinate maintenance around production schedules and vendor deliveries.
4. Work alternate shifts, weekends, and be on-call as needed.
5. Represent LLNL at vendor sites, performing electrical maintenance on LLNL equipment.
6. Make repair decisions independently, escalate complex issues, and coordinate parts delivery.
7. Update maintenance procedures, document circuits and components.
8. Follow safety protocols for equipment involving lasers and chemicals.
9. Interact with project teams, engineers, technicians, and designers.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Journey-level experience or associate's degree in electronics or related field.
• Intermediate knowledge of machine control systems and PLCs.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electronic and control systems, including vacuum, pressure, and laser diagnostics.
• Support experience with large electrical/electronic systems, fabrication, and repair.
• Ability to interpret instructions, sketches, and schematics.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and be on-call.
• Ability to travel to vendor sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years in electrical or electronics maintenance.
• Experience with motion controllers and stages (e.g., Aerotech, Newport).
• Experience in clean rooms up to class 100.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronics to component level.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and electrical diagnostic tools.
• Ability to reverse engineer equipment for documentation.

Additional Requirements

Pre-placement medical exam and drug testing are required. The position requires a Q-level security clearance, which involves a background check and U.S. citizenship. Non-U.S. citizens may need to renounce other citizenships.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

North Wind offers competitive pay, health and life insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and tuition reimbursement. We promote employee wellness and professional growth. We are committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.