Engineering Technologist, Field Systems & Assembly

TechSource, LLC.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking an Engineering Technologist to support the Scorpius project in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This role collaborates with engineers and technicians to develop, assemble, test, and document complex accelerator systems and equipment, turning engineering requirements into field-ready work.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or controls systems, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to communicate technical changes

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, mechanical technology, electrical technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, testing, maintenance, construction, or technical field operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical procedures.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, or integrated equipment systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers and technicians with assembly, installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Scorpius systems and equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical documentation to support field execution.
• Assist with design updates, redlines, configuration changes, and as-built documentation based on field conditions and engineering direction.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, technicians, and other project teams to communicate technical changes and resolve issues.
• Collect measurements, test data, inspection results, and other technical information to support engineering evaluations.
• Support equipment readiness, work planning, system integration, and turnover activities.
• Identify field issues and provide practical feedback to improve designs, procedures, manufacturability, installation, and maintainability.

Skills

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Mechanical/electrical/controls

Education

Associate or bachelor’s in engineering technology or related field

Tools

Electrical instrumentation knowledge

Job description

Salas O’Brien is seeking an Engineering Technologist to support the Scorpius project in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This role collaborates with engineers and technicians to develop, assemble, test, and document complex accelerator systems and equipment, turning engineering requirements into field-ready work.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or controls systems, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to communicate technical changes