GT1 Apprentice - Electronics Fabrication, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous vacation and benefits

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking an Electronic Fabrication Trades Apprentice in Albuquerque, NM. This role involves planning, fabricating, modifying, troubleshooting, and testing electronic and electro-mechanical components for prototyping environments, with hands-on training in soldering, cables/harnesses, PCBs, and chassis assembly.

You will collaborate with engineers, mentors, and management to ensure high-quality fabrication while meeting safety and IPC standards.

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Electronics Technology or Electronics Engineering Technology as provided by a Community College or equivalent, with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
• OR 4 years of hands-on relevant work history.
• Must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts with resume when applying; application incomplete without transcripts uploaded.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing electromechanical drawings using CAD software and other computer tools.
• Planning, scheduling and fabrication cables/harnesses, chassis, and providing quality assurance and testing of completed units.
• Consult and team with Management, Mentors and other trainers.
• Collaborate with engineers as a fabrication resource on manufacturability issues.
• Perform work to IPC fabrication standards and industry safety standards.
• Complete a State approved Electronic Fabrication Trades Apprenticeship Program.

Education

AAS in Electronics Technology

4 years hands-on relevant work history

Tools

AutoCAD

IPC J-STD-001

IPC-A610

IPC-620

Job description

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking an Electronic Fabrication Trades Apprentice

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Plan, fabricate, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and provide quality assurance and testing of a wide range of electronic and electro‑mechanical components utilizing engineering principles in support of research and development for a complex production prototyping environment.
• You will receive hands on training in soldering, cables/harnesses, printed wire assemblies, magnetic components, chassis, and rack systems all leading to a high level of proficiency in all areas.
• As a condition of employment Metal Trades Council (MTC) represented employees must pay the monthly membership dues or agency fee.

Qualifications We Require

Requirements for Acceptance into Electronic Fabrication Apprenticeship:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Electronics Technology or Electronics Engineering Technology as provided by a Community College or equivalent, with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater

OR

4 years of hands‑on relevant work history.

(MUST ATTACH A COPY OF UNNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WITH RESUME WHEN APPLYING) Your application is not complete until a copy of your unofficial transcripts is uploaded with your resume into the job posting. You can only upload one document, so please scan both documents (resume and transcripts) as one document.

Responsibilities include consulting requesters on design definition and performance requirements as follows:

• Designing and developing electromechanical drawings using CAD software and other computer tools.
• Planning, scheduling and fabrication cables/harnesses, chassis, and providing quality assurance and testing of completed units.
• Consult and team with Management, Mentors and other trainers.
• Collaborate with engineers as a fabrication resource on manufacturability issues.
• Perform work to industry safety standards. Perform work using IPC fabrication standards.
• Completion of a State approved Electronic Fabrication Trades Apprenticeship Program.
• Obtain new and maintain required IPC fabrication standards for electronic fabrication to meet current as well as future business needs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with AutoCAD
• Good understanding of mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Understanding IPC J-STD-001 Standard for Soldering Requirements.
• Understanding IPC-A610 acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.
• Understanding IPC-620 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies.
• Hands‑on electronics fabrication with 3-5 years of experience.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team

The Electronic Fabrication department and team provides Sandia with a skilled workforce for fabrication of prototype electronic components and systems through product design, inspection, testing and installation. The department supports Sandia engineering by meeting customer requirements for the design to application to produce high quality products.

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co‑workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten‑hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World‑changing technologies. Life‑changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on‑site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Essential Functions

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Position Information

This is a temporary position. Limited Term Employees (LTE) are hired for up to three (3) years to fill the Laboratories' temporary staffing needs.