Equipment Technologist II/III — Maintain & Optimize Lab Gear

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Job summary

A national research facility in Los Alamos, NM is seeking a Research Technologist to provide technical support on electro-mechanical equipment and lead maintenance initiatives. Responsibilities include optimizing production equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's Degree and has experience in preventive maintenance. This position may involve shift work and offers a robust benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Proven participation in preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and resolving equipment malfunctions.
• Ability to contribute independently in high-intensity environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, optimize, and improve manufacturing and production equipment.
• Support production goals and implement new technologies.
• Lead corrective maintenance and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Equipment modification

Team collaboration

Communication of ideas

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Electromechanical systems

Pressure systems

Welding equipment

Job description

A national research facility in Los Alamos, NM is seeking a Research Technologist to provide technical support on electro-mechanical equipment and lead maintenance initiatives. Responsibilities include optimizing production equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's Degree and has experience in preventive maintenance. This position may involve shift work and offers a robust benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.