GT1 Apprentice - Electronics Fabrication, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks an Electronic Fabrication Trades Apprentice to plan, fabricate, troubleshoot, and QA/test a range of electronic/electromechanical components in a prototyping environment. You will gain hands-on training in soldering, cables, harnesses, PCBs, chassis, and rack systems while advancing fabrication proficiency.

The role emphasizes design collaboration, adherence to IPC standards, and safety, with potential DOE Q clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• AAS in Electronics Technology or Electronics Engineering Technology with GPA 3.0+ OR 4 years of hands-on relevant work history.
• Designing and developing electromechanical drawings using CAD and other computer tools.
• Planning, scheduling and fabricating cables/harnesses, chassis, and providing QA/testing of completed units.
• Consult and collaborate with Management, Mentors and engineers on fabrication issues.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain IPC fabrication standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, fabricate, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and QA/testing of electronic/electro-mechanical components.
• Develop electromechanical drawings using CAD software.
• Plan and fabricate cables/harnesses, chassis, and perform QA/testing of units.
• Collaborate with engineers and managers as a fabrication resource.
• Adhere to IPC fabrication standards and safety practices.

Skills

AutoCAD

electronic fabrication

team collaboration

Education

AAS in Electronics Technology

4 years hands-on experience

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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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.

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.

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.

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.

• Affordable housing, reasonable cost of living
• Minimal traffic congestion compared to larger cities
• At Sandia, recruiters manually review resumes on each job posting instead of using a resume screening software program
• By following the best practices outlined, this ensures that recruiters can accurately determine your qualifications for the position