Mechanical Technician 1 & 2

TechSource, Inc; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401k plan with matching contributions

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

TechSource, Inc is seeking an Engineer/Engineering Technologist 1 for a full-time position in Los Alamos, NM. In this role, you will support the construction and integration of components for the Scorpius project at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Responsibilities include coordinating assembly tasks, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5+ years of experience, and knowledge of GD&T along with SolidWorks or CREO. Attractive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k plan with matching contributions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
• Experience interpreting technical drawings.
• Forklift and crane certifications are desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fabrication, assembly, and testing of accelerator components.
• Lead assembly teams and help train personnel.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Intermediate assembly experience

Working knowledge of GD&T

SolidWorks or CREO

Experience with vacuum systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology

Job description

This role is as an Engineer/Engineering Technologist 1 a full-time position with TechSource and working with our client, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). We have a decades long relationship with LANL and are the prime company supporting the Scorpius project in Los Alamos, NM! In this role, you will support the construction, assembly, and integration of components for the Scorpius linear induction electron accelerator, which is part of subcritical experiment diagnostics at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and leading assembly tasks for key accelerator components (e.g., IVA, SAC assemblies, LRU-8), ensuring quality control, and collaborating with engineers and technicians.

Full-time onsite work in Los Alamos, NM is required for this role (4/10 or 5/8 work schedule).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate fabrication, assembly, and testing of accelerator components
• Lead assembly teams and help train personnel
• Support maintenance and system integration efforts
• Work closely with technical teams across multiple national labs and sites
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology, Science, Math, or related field
• 5+ years’ of relevant experience (or equivalent)Intermediate assembly experience
• Working knowledge of GD&T, SolidWorks or CREO
• Experience with vacuum systems and fluid fittings

Desired Qualifications

• Forklift and crane certifications
• Familiarity with electron beam accelerator systems
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and disciplined operations

At TechSource, we recognize that our differences drive innovation, growth, and better results for our customers. We value and respect individuals, ensuring all feel empowered and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status as required by law.

What We Offer

We know employee benefits are important to you. Therefore, we offer full-time employees an attractive suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and superior paid holidays. Full-time employees also are eligible to contribute to a health savings account and flexible spending accounts, and TechSource provides full-time employees with paid life insurance benefit of 2x salary up to a maximum of $250,000. Furthermore, all employees are eligible to participate in our 401k plan, which TechSource enhances with a generous matching contribution. Lastly, TechSource is now an employee-owned company! Each qualifying TechSource employee takes a direct stake in the company’s success and future growth through stock allocations. Stock allocations and vesting are determined by hours worked and tenure.