Lead Mechanical Metrology Technician – On‑Site, DOE Clearance

Sandia Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous vacation and benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Mechanical Measurements Trades professional to deliver precise calibrations in a cutting-edge research environment.

You will plan, perform, and analyze measurements using CMMs, optical and video systems, and surface texture analyzers, and prepare reports for traceability and quality assurance. The role is on-site within the Primary Standards Laboratory, with potential DOE clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years as a qualified Mechanical Measurements Tradesperson or completion of a state-approved apprenticeship program.
• Experience calibrating MTE and secondary reference standards.
• Experience with calibration procedures and measurement uncertainty.
• Capability to measure parts, gauges, and prototypes; perform alignments and torque calibrations.
• Operate CMMs, optical/video measuring centers, and surface texture analyzers; use CAD/CAM for profile definitions.
• Prepare standard and special computer-generated measurement reports and maintain records.
• Provide technical oversight for shop and sub-shop fabricate-to-print work.
• Lead responsibilities including scheduling, assigning work, and training others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and analyze mechanical measurements in engineering, R&D, and production environments.
• Operate state-of-the-art measurement equipment and develop programs for CMMs, optical and video systems.
• Prepare computer-generated measurement reports and maintain required records.

Skills

Metrology concepts

Uncertainty analysis

CMM operation

GD&T knowledge

Leadership

MS Office

Safety practices

Dimensional metrology

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

Video measurement systems

Optical measuring centers

Surface texture analyzers

CAD/CAM software

MS Office

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Mechanical Measurements Trades professional to deliver precise calibrations in a cutting-edge research environment.

You will plan, perform, and analyze measurements using CMMs, optical and video systems, and surface texture analyzers, and prepare reports for traceability and quality assurance. The role is on-site within the Primary Standards Laboratory, with potential DOE clearance requirements.